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Gansu, China

Shimaping

Shimaping is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,179 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now14°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population–
Local time14:49
36.20° N, 108.51° EElevation 1,179 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shimapingweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low16° / 5°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

Best: Apr–May · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shimaping at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

116 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

4 mm of rain

Weather in Shimaping

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 29%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct14°6°1 mm
Tue27 Oct10°3°
Wed28 Oct11°2°
Thu29 Oct17°3°
Fri30 Oct20°2°
Sat31 Oct12°6°3.6 mm
Sun1 Nov13°5°
Mon2 Nov14°1°
Tue3 Nov17°3°
Wed4 Nov14°4°3 mm

When to go to Shimaping

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545150827768556769685156
High2°5°11°18°23°27°28°26°21°16°9°3°
Low-9°-5°-1°5°11°15°18°16°12°5°-1°-7°
Rain (mm)56182846681161177637124
Wet days233589141212731

What's on in Shimaping

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shimaping

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shimaping

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shimaping

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Shimaping

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shimaping?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shimaping.
What is the hottest month in Shimaping?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Shimaping?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shimaping?
July is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.