Climate - Taiyuan (China)

The climate of Taiyuan is continental semi-arid, with very cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers.
The city is the capital of the Shanxi province and is located at almost 38 degrees north latitude, in a valley at 800 meters (2,600 feet) above sea level, on the banks of the Fen River, a tributary of the Yellow River. In the past, it was the capital under several Chinese dynasties.
The winter is dry and sunny. Even though the temperatures are low, snowfalls are rare. During the most intense cold spells, the temperature can drop to around -20 °C (-4 °F).
Spring is an unstable season, with temperature changes and strong winds, which can trigger sandstorms.
The summer is the only season to experience significant rains. Despite the altitude, in periods of good weather there can be heat waves, in which the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -4.7 °C (23.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 425 millimeters (16.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest months (January, December) to 100 mm (3.9 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2505 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Taiyuan - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of -4.7 °C (24 °F), with a minimum of -11.8 °C (10.8 °F) and a maximum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -17.5 °C (0 °F). However, in January 1998, it dropped to -22.1 °C (-7.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, in January 1999, it reached 13.3 °C (55.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of -0.6 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -7.9 °C (17.8 °F) and a maximum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14.5 °C (6 °F). However, in February 2018, it dropped to -17.8 °C (0 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, in February 2004, it reached 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 5.7 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of -1.8 °C (28.7 °F) and a maximum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, in March 1996, it dropped to -12.5 °C (9.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in March 2018, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 12.6 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27 °F). However, in April 1993, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in April 2006, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in May 2014, it dropped to -0.7 °C (30.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in May 2017, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, in June 1997, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in June 2005, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in July 2003, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in July 2010, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53 °F). However, in August 1993, it dropped to 8.7 °C (47.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in August 2008, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, in September 1993, it dropped to -1.7 °C (28.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in September 2002, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 11.0 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, in October 1997, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in October 2016, it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of 3.3 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -3.5 °C (25.8 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13.5 °F). However, in November 1993, it dropped to -20.7 °C (-5.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, in November 2005, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Taiyuan is of -3.0 °C (27 °F), with a minimum of -9.7 °C (14.6 °F) and a maximum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -16 °C (3 °F). However, in December 2002, it dropped to -23.3 °C (-9.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 15 °C (59 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).