Climate Insights for Shanshan Airport

The climate in Shanshan Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 43mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 8mm of rainfall. Shanshan Airport 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 -11°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Shanshan Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Shanshan Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 43mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 8mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Shanshan Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Shanshan Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Shanshan Airport 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Shanshan Airport is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shanshan Airport 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.