Climate Insights for Balikun Dahe Airport

Hami, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-21°C low
Wettest
July
38mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balikun Dahe Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 212mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 38mm of rainfall. Balikun Dahe Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -15° Min: -21° Feb Max: -3° Average: -11° Min: -18° Mar Max: 6° Average: -1° Min: -8° Apr Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° May Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jul Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Aug Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Sep Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Oct Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -3° Nov Max: 1° Average: -6° Min: -11° Dec Max: -6° Average: -14° Min: -19°
Max
Average
Min

Balikun Dahe Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 9mm Dec Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Balikun Dahe Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 212mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 38mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5mm. That's 34mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 46cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Balikun Dahe Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Balikun Dahe Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Balikun Dahe Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 101mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -11 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Expect around 18cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -21 to -3°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 18mm for the entire season. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -15°
Feb -11°
Mar -1°
Apr
May 11°
Jun 16°
Jul 18°
Aug 17°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov -6°
Dec -14°

The best time to visit Balikun Dahe Airport is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -21°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balikun Dahe Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-21 °C
-7 °C
9 km/h
5 mm
4 cm
Feb
-18 °C
-3 °C
10 km/h
7 mm
5 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
6 °C
14 km/h
7 mm
5 cm
Apr
-1 °C
12 °C
15 km/h
16 mm
5 cm
May
5 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
26 mm
3 cm
Jun
10 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
19 mm
2 cm
Oct
-3 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
13 mm
7 cm
Nov
-11 °C
1 °C
11 km/h
12 mm
9 cm
Dec
-19 °C
-6 °C
9 km/h
6 mm
5 cm
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