Climate Insights for Yuncheng
Yanhu District, Shanxi, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Yuncheng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 559 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 104 mm of rainfall. Yuncheng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yuncheng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 22 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. Yuncheng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 24°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Yuncheng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Yuncheng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 32°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Yuncheng is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 559 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 7 mm. That's 97 mm less than September, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 25cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.Yuncheng is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.3 in. That's 3.8 in less than September, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Yuncheng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yuncheng 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 May, averaging 6mph, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Yuncheng is during April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Yuncheng is during April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 24°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuncheng 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuncheng 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.