The city is located in central-eastern China, in northern Shaanxi, at 36 degrees north latitude and 960 meters (3,150 feet) above sea level. We are in the Loess plateau, while further north we find the Ordos plateau, which is more arid.
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).
is the only season to experience significant rains. In periods of good weather, the temperature can reach 35 °C (95 °F), and sometimes as high as 38/39 °C (100/102 °F).
To visit Yan'an, you can choose the months of May and September. In summer, temperatures are generally acceptable, but it can sometimes be very hot, and it is also the wettest season.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
-4.4 °C, with a minimum of
-11.1 °C and a maximum of
2.2 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-21.4 °C in January 1998.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10.5 °C. However, it reached
17.3 °C in January 2014.

Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.

There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is of
5.8 kph.
February is generally a very cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
-0.1 °C, with a minimum of
-6.9 °C and a maximum of
6.7 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14 °C. However, it dropped to
-19.5 °C in February 2018.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
23.8 °C in February 1996.

Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.

There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is of
6.3 kph.
March is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
6.2 °C, with a minimum of
-0.8 °C and a maximum of
13.3 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-12 °C in March 1996.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
29.2 °C in March 2003.

Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.

There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of
6.8 kph.
April is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
5.2 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.4 °C in April 2007.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in April 2006.

Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.

There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
7.2 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.5 °C, with a minimum of
9.9 °C and a maximum of
25 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.1 °C in May 2014.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in May 2000.

Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
7.2 kph.
June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.8 °C and a maximum of
28.8 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
4.8 °C in June 1993.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
39.3 °C in June 2005.

Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of
6.5 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.7 °C in July 1993.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
38.5 °C in July 2001.

Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.

There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
6 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
16.7 °C and a maximum of
27.8 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8.3 °C in August 2014.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
36.2 °C in August 2002.

Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.

There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.4 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.2 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.6 °C in September 1995.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
37.5 °C in September 1997.

Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.

There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
5.4 kph.
October is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
10.8 °C, with a minimum of
4.2 °C and a maximum of
17.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.6 °C in October 1991.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in October 2016.

Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.

There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
5.7 kph.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4 °C, with a minimum of
-2.5 °C and a maximum of
10.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-16.4 °C in November 1993.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
24.5 °C in November 2003.

Precipitation amounts to
13.6 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.

There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
5.8 kph.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-2.6 °C, with a minimum of
-9.1 °C and a maximum of
3.8 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-16 °C. However, it dropped to
-23 °C in December 1991.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
11.5 °C. However, it reached
17.5 °C in December 2010.

Precipitation amounts to only
3.2 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
5.7 kph.