Climate Insights for Zhongwei Airport

Zhongwei Shi, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China

Hottest
July
31°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
August
56mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zhongwei Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 232mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Zhongwei Airport 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 -12°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -12° Feb Max: 6° Average: -1° Min: -8° Mar Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 1° Apr Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 7° May Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 12° Jun Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 20° Aug Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Nov Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° Dec Max: 2° Average: -5° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Zhongwei Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°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: 2mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Zhongwei Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 232mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 56mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 54mm 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 12cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

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: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Zhongwei Airport 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 May, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/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 Zhongwei Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Zhongwei 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 67mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. 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 -12 to 6°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr 14°
May 19°
Jun 24°
Jul 26°
Aug 23°
Sep 18°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Zhongwei Airport is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°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 Zhongwei 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Feb
-8 °C
6 °C
19 km/h
6 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
6 mm
1 cm
Apr
7 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
18 mm
1 cm
May
12 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
31 °C
21 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
20 mm
2 cm
Nov
-3 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
6 mm
2 cm
Dec
-11 °C
2 °C
16 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
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