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Wuzhong Shi
Wuzhong Shi
Ningxia, China

Waqu

Waqu is a locality in Ningxia, China, 1,132 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now4°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time07:28
37.97° N, 106.14° EElevation 1,132 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Waquweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low17° / 5°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Waqu at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

41 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 48 km

Weather in Waqu

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct18°4°
Sat31 Oct15°3°
Sun1 Nov13°4°
Mon2 Nov16°1°
Tue3 Nov15°0°
Wed4 Nov14°7°
Thu5 Nov13°0°
Fri6 Nov15°1°
Sat7 Nov12°0°

When to go to Waqu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565765938766576582875558
High1°5°12°20°25°30°31°29°24°17°9°2°
Low-11°-7°-2°4°11°16°19°17°12°5°-3°-9°
Rain (mm)2251122263741231031
Wet days111345787410

What's on in Waqu

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

Monuments and museums in Waqu

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Waqu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Wuzhong 4 km ↓1962 · 5.6 km
5.4Qingtongxia 10 km →1971 · 10 km
5.3Lingwu 4 km ↑1987 · 25 km
5.2Lingwu 3 km ↑1988 · 23 km

Towns and villages around Waqu

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

Places near Waqu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Waqu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Waqu.
What is the hottest month in Waqu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Waqu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Waqu?
August is the wettest month with about 41 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.