Climate Insights for Longnan

Longnan Shi, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low
Wettest
July
168mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Longnan is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 968mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 168mm of rainfall. Longnan 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 93cm 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: -9° Feb Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° May Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Sep Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Oct Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Nov Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -1° Dec Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Longnan vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Longnan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 968mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 168mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 14mm. That's 154mm 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 93cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Longnan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

9 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Longnan, which began on June 21, 2026. Longnan 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 -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 415mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 62mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 55cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Longnan 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
-9 °C
1 °C
5 km/h
19 mm
19 cm
Feb
-7 °C
3 °C
5 km/h
29 mm
23 cm
Mar
0 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
51 mm
16 cm
Apr
6 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
79 mm
6 cm
May
10 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
101 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
12 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
99 mm
2 cm
Nov
-1 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
29 mm
12 cm
Dec
-7 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
14 mm
13 cm
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