Climate Insights for Yuzhong

Lanzhou Shi, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
August
93mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yuzhong is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 450mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 93mm of rainfall. Yuzhong 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.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -6° Min: -11° Feb Max: 4° Average: -3° Min: -8° Mar Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: -1° Apr Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jul Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Nov Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -4° Dec Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Yuzhong has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yuzhong is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 450mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 93mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4mm. That's 89mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 40cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Yuzhong is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Yuzhong, which began on March 20, 2026. Yuzhong 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 100mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 128mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -3°
Mar
Apr 10°
May 15°
Jun 19°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 15°
Oct
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Yuzhong is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. 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 Yuzhong 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
-11 °C
0 °C
12 km/h
5 mm
4 cm
Feb
-8 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
11 mm
8 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
16 mm
7 cm
Apr
5 °C
16 °C
18 km/h
34 mm
6 cm
May
9 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
49 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
13 °C
14 km/h
47 mm
5 cm
Nov
-4 °C
7 °C
13 km/h
11 mm
5 cm
Dec
-10 °C
1 °C
12 km/h
4 mm
3 cm
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