Yangquan, Shanxi Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Yangquan, Shanxi gets 545 mm of precipitation a year over about 65 rainy days. June is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low -5°C).

Yangquan climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Yangquan, Shanxi has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 4°C in January to 32°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does Yangquan get?

Yangquan gets 545 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 65 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 79% of China.

July is the wettest month, with 144 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 11.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 54 days, to January 11, 2023.

Yangquan weather by month

Yangquan weather in January

In January, Yangquan averages a high of 4°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The January record high is 18°C (2002) and the record low is -19°C (1977).

Yangquan weather in February

In February, Yangquan averages a high of 8°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The February record high is 27°C (2021) and the record low is -15°C (1972).

Yangquan weather in March

In March, Yangquan averages a high of 15°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The March record high is 33°C (2018) and the record low is -9°C (1971).

Yangquan weather in April

In April, Yangquan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The April record high is 35°C (1992) and the record low is -3°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yangquan weather in May

In May, Yangquan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The May record high is 43°C (2014) and the record low is 4°C (1977).

Yangquan weather in June

In June, Yangquan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The June record high is 43°C (2022) and the record low is 11°C (1973).

Yangquan weather in July

In July, Yangquan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 144 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The July record high is 43°C (2002) and the record low is 16°C (1996).

Yangquan weather in August

In August, Yangquan averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 142 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1973) and the record low is 11°C (1979).

Yangquan weather in September

In September, Yangquan averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1987) and the record low is 4°C (1972).

Yangquan weather in October

In October, Yangquan averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The October record high is 34°C (1998) and the record low is -2°C (1974). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yangquan weather in November

In November, Yangquan averages a high of 12°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The November record high is 27°C (1991) and the record low is -11°C (1970).

Yangquan weather in December

In December, Yangquan averages a high of 6°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The December record high is 26°C (2023) and the record low is -18°C (1976).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yangquan

December is the sunniest month in Yangquan, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 38%. Over the year the sun shines about 54% of daylight hours. Yangquan is sunnier than 67% of China.

Humidity peaks in August at 78% and is lowest in December at 41%.

Yangquan has about 49 days a year above 32°C. Yangquan is hotter than 72% of China.

First and last freeze in Yangquan

The first fall freeze in Yangquan typically comes around November 13, and the last spring freeze around March 16. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 242 days.

Yangquan weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Yangquan station is 43°C, on July 15, 2002. The coldest is -19°C, on January 3, 1977.

The wettest day on record brought 359 mm of rain, on August 4, 1996.

39 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Yangquan

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 6°C and lows near -4°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 10°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 10°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January4.1 mm246%66%18°-19°
February6.3 mm346%56%27°-15°
March11 mm342%56%33°-9°
April27 mm545%51%35°-3°
May38 mm547%51%43°
June59 mm851%46%43°11°
July144 mm1173%38%43°16°
August142 mm1178%40%38°11°
September62 mm773%46%39°
October30 mm561%53%34°-2°
November17 mm455%63%27°-11°
December4.6 mm241%76%26°-18°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Yangquan climate questions

How much rain does Yangquan get?

Yangquan gets 545 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 65 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Yangquan?

July is the wettest month in Yangquan, with 144 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm.

How many rainy days does Yangquan have a year?

Yangquan has about 65 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Yangquan?

June is the warmest month in Yangquan, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Yangquan?

January is the coldest month in Yangquan, with an average low of -5°C.

What is the record high temperature in Yangquan?

The record high at the Yangquan station is 43°C, set on July 15, 2002. The record low is -19°C, on January 3, 1977.

What is the sunniest month in Yangquan?

December is the sunniest month in Yangquan, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Yangquan?

The first fall freeze in Yangquan typically comes around November 13. The last spring freeze is around March 16.

What is the best time to visit Yangquan?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station SHIJIAZHUANG (77 km away).

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