Climate - Yinchuan (China)

The climate in Yinchuan is desert continental, with very cold winters and hot summers. The rains are not abundant and are concentrated from May to September, with a maximum in July and August.
The city is the capital of the small autonomous region of Ningxia and is located in north-central China, in a valley crossed by the Yellow River, and at an altitude of 1,100 meters (3,600 feet). To the north, in the same valley, is the city of Shizuishan. To the west are the Helan (or Alashan) mountains, whose highest peak reaches 3,556 meters (11,667 feet), and beyond the mountains are the deserts of Mongolia. To the east of the city lies the Ordos plateau, which is home to the Mu Us desert.
The winter is dry and sunny, with very low temperatures, often below freezing even during the day. Due to the dry climate, snowfalls are rare. During the most intense cold spells, the temperature can drop below -20 °C (-4 °F).
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 -6.6 °C (20.1 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 185 millimeters (7.3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, December) to 50 mm (2 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2910 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Yinchuan - 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 Yinchuan is of -6.6 °C (20 °F), with a minimum of -12.7 °C (9.1 °F) and a maximum of -0.5 °C (31.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -18 °C (-1 °F). However, in January 1993, it dropped to -24.1 °C (-11.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (45 °F). However, in January 2014, it reached 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of -1.9 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -8.7 °C (16.4 °F) and a maximum of 4.9 °C (40.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15.5 °C (4 °F). However, in February 2008, it dropped to -23.4 °C (-10.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 5.2 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, in March 1996, it dropped to -15.7 °C (3.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, in March 2013, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, in April 1993, it dropped to -5.4 °C (22.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in April 1994, it reached 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 33%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in May 1991, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in May 1997, it reached 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, in June 1997, it dropped to 4.9 °C (40.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, in June 1998, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 24.2 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in July 1995, it dropped to 11.6 °C (52.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, in July 2000, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, in August 2008, 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 2014, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in September 1993, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in September 1998, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 10.3 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, in October 1991, it dropped to -8.5 °C (16.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in October 2016, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of 2.5 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -3.2 °C (26.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (15.5 °F). However, in November 2009, it dropped to -14.1 °C (6.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, in November 2009, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Yinchuan is of -4.6 °C (24 °F), with a minimum of -10.2 °C (13.6 °F) and a maximum of 1 °C (33.7 °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 -22.6 °C (-8.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in December 1998, it reached 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).