Climate Insights for Nanchong
Shunqing District, Sichuan, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Nanchong is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,237 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 222 mm of rainfall. Nanchong 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 5°C.The climate in Nanchong is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 48.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Nanchong 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 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Nanchong vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nanchong vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 46°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Nanchong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,237 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 222 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 24 mm. That's 198 mm 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.Nanchong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.9 in. That's 7.8 in 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.
Wind
Nanchong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Nanchong is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nanchong 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nanchong based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.