Climate Insights for Ma’ai

Gannan Zangzu Zizhizhou, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
August
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
August
148mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ma’ai is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 925mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 148mm of rainfall. Ma’ai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Ma’ai experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -10° Min: -18° Feb Max: 1° Average: -7° Min: -16° Mar Max: 5° Average: -3° Min: -10° Apr Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -4° May Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 0° Jun Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jul Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Aug Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Sep Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Oct Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -3° Nov Max: 4° Average: -4° Min: -11° Dec Max: 1° Average: -8° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ma’ai vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, 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: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 52mm May Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 40mm Jun Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 9mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 53mm Nov Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ma’ai is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 925mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 148mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 7mm. That's 141mm less than August, 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. Ma’ai receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 258cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/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: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Ma’ai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 Ma’ai, which began on June 21, 2026. Ma’ai 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 August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 227mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -11 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 83cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to 1°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Expect around 37cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ma’ai 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
-18 °C
-1 °C
9 km/h
12 mm
12 cm
Feb
-16 °C
1 °C
10 km/h
18 mm
17 cm
Mar
-10 °C
5 °C
10 km/h
38 mm
35 cm
Apr
-4 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
72 mm
52 cm
May
0 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
117 mm
40 cm
Jun
4 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
124 mm
9 cm
Jul
7 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
148 mm
2 cm
Sep Current
3 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
133 mm
8 cm
Oct
-3 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
98 mm
53 cm
Nov
-11 °C
4 °C
9 km/h
24 mm
22 cm
Dec
-16 °C
1 °C
9 km/h
7 mm
7 cm
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