Climate Insights for Zhoukou

Chuanhui District, Henan, China

Hottest
July
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
July
236 mm rain9.3 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zhoukou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 849 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 236 mm of rainfall. Zhoukou 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 -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Zhoukou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 9.3 in of rainfall. Zhoukou 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 28°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°FebMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 1°MarMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°AprMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°JunMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°OctMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°NovMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°DecMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 28°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°F
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Min

Temperatures in Zhoukou vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zhoukou vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 236mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 9.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Zhoukou is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 849 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 236 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13 mm. That's 223 mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.Zhoukou is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.5 in. That's 8.8 in 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 8in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Zhoukou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Zhoukou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan2°36°F
Feb6°42°F
Mar12°54°F
Apr18°64°F
May23°74°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul29°84°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep24°74°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov11°52°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Zhoukou is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zhoukou is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 28°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 Zhoukou 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 Zhoukou 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C44 °F
9 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
9 cm4 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
10 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
30 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
39 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
9 °C48 °F
9 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
3 cm1 in