Laohekou climate
Laohekou (Hubei, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 817 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Laohekou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 846 | −327 | 236 | 190.7 | 28 |
| Feb | 1152 | 031 | 542 | 220.8 | 15 |
| Mar | 1865 | 540 | 1152 | 381.5 | 3 |
| Apr | 2576 | 1051 | 1864 | 632.5 | 0 |
| May | 2985 | 1661 | 2373 | 933.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 2170 | 2781 | 993.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2475 | 2984 | 1546.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2373 | 2882 | 1275.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1864 | 2373 | 863.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Nov | 1661 | 440 | 1050 | 381.5 | 3 |
| Dec | 949 | −229 | 439 | 150.6 | 21 |
| Year | 3494 | −327 | 1762 | 81732 | 70 |
“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 | 69% | 62% | 2.3 | 10:14 |
| Feb | 69% | 68% | 2.6 | 10:59 |
| Mar | 65% | 69% | 3.7 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 62% | 70% | 4.5 | 12:56 |
| May | 62% | 74% | 4.7 | 13:48 |
| Jun | 64% | 74% | 4.8 | 14:16 |
| Jul | 72% | 75% | 4.7 | 14:05 |
| Aug | 73% | 68% | 4.3 | 13:20 |
| Sep | 71% | 71% | 3.5 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 69% | 67% | 2.9 | 11:19 |
| Nov | 71% | 61% | 2.4 | 10:27 |
| Dec | 68% | 59% | 2.2 | 10:02 |
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 Laohekou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C46 °F and lows −3 °C27 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.8 °C48.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 817 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 46% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January. The wettest month is July (154 mm6.0 in), the driest is December (15 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in May to 73% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 59%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Laohekou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 63 mm2.5 in to 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C46 °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 Laohekou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 846 to 11 °C52 °F, lows −327 to 0 °C31 °F, about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1865 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 540 to 16 °C61 °F, about 65 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C75 °F, about 127 mm5.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1661 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 440 to 18 °C64 °F, about 63 mm2.5 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.
How Laohekou compares
Compared with Dengzhou, about 51 km to the northeast, Laohekou has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Laohekou is the 234th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 300th 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: Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa), Norman (United States, Cfa) and Lubbock (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Dengzhou 51 km · 16 °C61 °F · 817 mm32 in
- Xiangyang 59 km · 17 °C63 °F · 874 mm34 in
- Shiyan 88 km · 16 °C61 °F · 828 mm33 in
- Zaoyang 106 km · 16 °C61 °F · 914 mm36 in
- Nanyang 107 km · 16 °C61 °F · 838 mm33 in
- Tanghe 114 km · 16 °C61 °F · 930 mm37 in
- Jingmen 159 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,057 mm42 in
- Suizhou 177 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,033 mm41 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Laohekou?
July is the warmest month in Laohekou, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Laohekou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (46 °F) and an average low of -3 °C (27 °F).
When does it rain the most in Laohekou?
July is the wettest month with about 154 mm (6.0 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Laohekou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and September and October.
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.