Climate Insights for Tianchi

Longnan Shi, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
July
176mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tianchi is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 980mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 176mm of rainfall. Tianchi 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 -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 69cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -10° Feb Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -8° Mar Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° Apr Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 4° May Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Aug Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 14° Sep Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Oct Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Nov Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -2° Dec Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tianchi vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -5°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 6°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: 10mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tianchi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 980mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 176mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 166mm 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 69cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Tianchi 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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Tianchi, which began on March 20, 2026. Tianchi 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 440mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 3°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Tianchi 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
-10 °C
0 °C
7 km/h
10 mm
11 cm
Feb
-8 °C
3 °C
7 km/h
19 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
52 mm
15 cm
Apr
4 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
91 mm
7 cm
May
8 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
108 mm
1 cm
Jun
12 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
85 mm
3 cm
Nov
-2 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
28 mm
10 cm
Dec
-9 °C
1 °C
6 km/h
10 mm
9 cm
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