Climate Insights for Shaliuhe

Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Sheng, China

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
August
103mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Shaliuhe is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 493mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 103mm of rainfall. Shaliuhe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Snowfall occurs from January to November, with around 56cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -18° Feb Max: -4° Average: -10° Min: -16° Mar Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -10° Apr Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -4° May Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Jun Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Sep Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -1° Nov Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Dec Max: -4° Average: -11° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Shaliuhe vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°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: 2mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 18mm May Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shaliuhe is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 493mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 103mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 103mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to November, with around 56cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Shaliuhe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Shaliuhe, which began on March 20, 2026. Shaliuhe 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 281mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 116mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to -4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 Shaliuhe 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
-7 °C
18 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Feb
-16 °C
-4 °C
21 km/h
4 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
-10 °C
2 °C
21 km/h
10 mm
8 cm
Apr
-4 °C
5 °C
20 km/h
31 mm
18 cm
May
0 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
48 mm
12 cm
Jun
6 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
84 mm
1 cm
Jul
10 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
79 mm
1 cm
Oct
-1 °C
8 °C
17 km/h
32 mm
6 cm
Nov
-7 °C
3 °C
20 km/h
5 mm
4 cm
Dec
-16 °C
-4 °C
20 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
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