Beipiao climate
Beipiao (Liaoning, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C48 °F, and about 438 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Beipiao climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −523 | −164 | −1013 | 20.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 031 | −1211 | −621 | 30.1 | 28 |
| Mar | 846 | −523 | 134 | 80.3 | 29 |
| Apr | 1763 | 236 | 1050 | 220.9 | 11 |
| May | 2678 | 1051 | 1864 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3085 | 1661 | 2373 | 843.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 1967 | 2678 | 1084.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1864 | 2475 | 963.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1253 | 1865 | 371.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 1661 | 337 | 949 | 220.9 | 10 |
| Nov | 440 | −621 | −131 | 110.4 | 28 |
| Dec | −425 | −138 | −917 | 20.1 | 31 |
| Year | 3289 | −164 | 948 | 43817 | 168 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59% | 31% | 2.5 | 9:27 |
| Feb | 52% | 36% | 3.4 | 10:32 |
| Mar | 44% | 41% | 4.6 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 41% | 53% | 5.3 | 13:17 |
| May | 43% | 55% | 5.9 | 14:32 |
| Jun | 55% | 65% | 5.4 | 15:12 |
| Jul | 64% | 65% | 5.1 | 14:55 |
| Aug | 65% | 58% | 5.0 | 13:51 |
| Sep | 57% | 46% | 4.5 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 53% | 35% | 3.5 | 10:00 |
| Nov | 56% | 36% | 2.5 | 9:45 |
| Dec | 59% | 32% | 2.2 | 9:09 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Beipiao is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −5 °C23 °F and lows −16 °C4 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 35.9 °C64.7 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 438 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 66% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (108 mm4.3 in), the driest is January (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 41% in April to 65% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in August to 16 km/h (10 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.2 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 16 cm.
Best time to visit Beipiao
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September. Average highs then reach 25 °C77 °F to 26 °C78 °F. Precipitation is 37 mm1.4 in to 44 mm1.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −5 °C23 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Beipiao
- Winter (December–February) — highs −523 to 0 °C31 °F, lows −164 to −12 °C11 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 846 to 26 °C78 °F, lows −523 to 10 °C51 °F, about 24 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3085 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1661 to 19 °C67 °F, about 96 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 440 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −621 to 12 °C53 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Beipiao compares
The nearest larger place is Chaoyang, about 36 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Beipiao is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler. It receives 8% less precipitation (438 mm17 in vs 478 mm19 in). The difference is largest in December (1.1 °C2.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Beipiao is the 459th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 491st wettest. See all of them on the China climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Kanggye (North Korea, Dwa), Manpo (North Korea, Dwa) and Sioux Falls (United States, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Chaoyang 36 km · 9 °C49 °F · 478 mm19 in
- Climate in Fuxin 77 km · 8 °C47 °F · 493 mm19 in
- Climate in Nanpiao 77 km · 10 °C50 °F · 513 mm20 in
- Climate in Jinzhou 82 km · 10 °C50 °F · 555 mm22 in
- Climate in Beining 87 km · 9 °C48 °F · 547 mm22 in
- Climate in Huludao 116 km · 10 °C51 °F · 513 mm20 in
- Climate in Lingyuan 130 km · 9 °C48 °F · 511 mm20 in
- Climate in Panjin 131 km · 9 °C49 °F · 587 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Beipiao?
July is the warmest month in Beipiao. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Beipiao?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -5 °C (23 °F) and its average low is -16 °C (4 °F).
When does it rain the most in Beipiao?
July is the wettest month with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Beipiao?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 426 m, while Beipiao lies at about 266 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1 °C1.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.