Climate Insights for Gucheng

Longnan Shi, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
July
114mm rain
Best to Visit
June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gucheng is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 716mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 114mm of rainfall. Gucheng 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 -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Mar Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 0° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jul Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Nov Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -1° Dec Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gucheng vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gucheng is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 716mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 114mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 9mm. That's 105mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.

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: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Gucheng is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 December, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/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 Gucheng, which began on March 20, 2026. Gucheng 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 189mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 41mm for the entire season. Expect around 30cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 14°
Jun 19°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Gucheng is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gucheng 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
-8 °C
1 °C
12 km/h
12 mm
10 cm
Feb
-6 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
20 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
11 °C
15 km/h
38 mm
9 cm
Apr
5 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
66 mm
5 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
78 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
13 °C
14 km/h
71 mm
2 cm
Nov
-1 °C
8 °C
13 km/h
23 mm
6 cm
Dec
-7 °C
2 °C
12 km/h
9 mm
7 cm
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