Dawukou climate
Dawukou (Ningxia, China) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C51 °F, and about 190 mm7.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dawukou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −131 | −1211 | −621 | 10.0 |
| Feb | 439 | −818 | −229 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 1152 | −228 | 540 | 40.1 |
| Apr | 2068 | 440 | 1254 | 80.3 |
| May | 2679 | 1151 | 1965 | 190.7 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1762 | 2475 | 301.2 |
| Jul | 3392 | 1967 | 2679 | 391.5 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1864 | 2476 | 381.5 |
| Sep | 2576 | 1253 | 1865 | 331.3 |
| Oct | 1763 | 439 | 1151 | 110.5 |
| Nov | 846 | −326 | 236 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 032 | −1013 | −523 | 10.0 |
| Year | 3392 | −1211 | 1151 | 1907.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55% | 39% | 2.8 | 9:43 |
| Feb | 45% | 42% | 3.8 | 10:41 |
| Mar | 35% | 47% | 5.1 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 32% | 52% | 6.2 | 13:11 |
| May | 32% | 54% | 6.9 | 14:18 |
| Jun | 36% | 56% | 6.8 | 14:54 |
| Jul | 44% | 56% | 6.4 | 14:39 |
| Aug | 48% | 54% | 5.9 | 13:41 |
| Sep | 52% | 55% | 4.9 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 48% | 44% | 4.1 | 11:06 |
| Nov | 50% | 44% | 3.0 | 9:59 |
| Dec | 54% | 37% | 2.5 | 9:26 |
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 Dawukou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −1 °C31 °F and lows −12 °C11 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 32.6 °C58.8 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is dry, with about 190 mm7.5 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 58% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–May. The wettest month is July (39 mm1.5 in), the driest is December (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in April to 55% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 37%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in January to 12 km/h (8 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 14.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dawukou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −1 °C31 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Dawukou
- Winter (December–February) — highs −131 to 4 °C39 °F, lows −1211 to −8 °C18 °F, about 1 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 26 °C79 °F, lows −228 to 11 °C51 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1762 to 19 °C67 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 846 to 25 °C76 °F, lows −326 to 12 °C53 °F, about 16 mm0.6 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 Dawukou compares
Compared with Shizuishan, about 7 km to the south, Dawukou has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Dawukou is the 424th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 529th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Astrakhan (Russia, BSk), Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan, BSk) and Atyrau (Kazakhstan, BSk).
Nearby places
- Shizuishan 7 km · 11 °C51 °F · 190 mm7.5 in
- Huinong 39 km · 10 °C50 °F · 231 mm9.1 in
- Yinchuan 65 km · 11 °C52 °F · 215 mm8.5 in
- Wuhai 80 km · 10 °C50 °F · 200 mm7.9 in
- Wuzhong 119 km · 11 °C52 °F · 229 mm9.0 in
- Zhongwei 200 km · 11 °C53 °F · 225 mm8.8 in
- Bayan Nur 207 km · 9 °C48 °F · 169 mm6.6 in
- Ordos 298 km · 2 °C36 °F · 387 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dawukou?
July is the warmest month in Dawukou, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dawukou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -1 °C (31 °F) and an average low of -12 °C (11 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dawukou?
July is the wettest month with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Dawukou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and 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 — most of all 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 1,430 m, while Dawukou lies at about 1,119 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.