Climate Insights for Zhouqu Chengguanzhen

Gannan Zangzu Zizhizhou, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
July
154mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zhouqu Chengguanzhen is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1001mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 154mm of rainfall. Zhouqu Chengguanzhen 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 171cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -13° Feb Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -12° Mar Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -5° Apr Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Nov Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -5° Dec Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Zhouqu Chengguanzhen vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -7°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 7°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: 20mm Snow: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 24mm May Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow

Zhouqu Chengguanzhen is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1001mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 154mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 15mm. That's 139mm 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 171cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Zhouqu Chengguanzhen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

9 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Zhouqu Chengguanzhen, which began on June 21, 2026. Zhouqu Chengguanzhen 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 395mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Expect around 37cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to 0°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 61cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zhouqu Chengguanzhen 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
-13 °C
-2 °C
4 km/h
20 mm
20 cm
Feb
-12 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
28 mm
27 cm
Mar
-5 °C
7 °C
4 km/h
58 mm
39 cm
Apr
2 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
93 mm
24 cm
May
7 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
124 mm
9 cm
Jun
11 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
114 mm
1 cm
Jul
13 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
9 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
128 mm
1 cm
Oct
3 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
102 mm
15 cm
Nov
-5 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
37 mm
22 cm
Dec
-11 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
15 mm
14 cm
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