Macheng climate
Macheng (Hubei, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,347 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Macheng climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | −130 | 439 | 471.9 | 21 |
| Feb | 1254 | 135 | 744 | 662.6 | 11 |
| Mar | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 863.4 | 2 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1253 | 1763 | 1285.0 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 1515.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2171 | 2679 | 2228.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2883 | 2499.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2475 | 2882 | 1435.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2985 | 1967 | 2476 | 853.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2476 | 1356 | 1966 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 644 | 1254 | 632.5 | 2 |
| Dec | 1151 | 032 | 542 | 331.3 | 14 |
| Year | 3290 | −130 | 1763 | 1,34753 | 50 |
“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 | 72% | 62% | 2.2 | 10:20 |
| Feb | 74% | 68% | 2.5 | 11:02 |
| Mar | 74% | 66% | 3.6 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 73% | 68% | 4.3 | 12:54 |
| May | 74% | 73% | 4.6 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 78% | 76% | 4.5 | 14:10 |
| Jul | 83% | 74% | 4.7 | 13:59 |
| Aug | 80% | 68% | 4.4 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 74% | 65% | 3.8 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 68% | 61% | 3.2 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 70% | 55% | 2.6 | 10:31 |
| Dec | 69% | 55% | 2.2 | 10:08 |
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 Macheng is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.7 °C44.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,347 mm53 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 46% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (249 mm9.8 in), the driest is December (33 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in October to 83% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of November. 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 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Macheng
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 24 °C76 °F to 24 °C76 °F with 74 mm2.9 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (249 mm9.8 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
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 Macheng
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 12 °C54 °F, lows −130 to 1 °C35 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 643 to 17 °C62 °F, about 122 mm4.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2171 to 25 °C77 °F, about 205 mm8.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1763 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 644 to 19 °C67 °F, about 74 mm2.9 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 Macheng compares
Compared with Ezhou, about 88 km to the south, Macheng is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler and receives 7% less precipitation (1,347 mm53 in vs 1,445 mm57 in). The difference is largest in December (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Macheng is the 204th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 150th 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: Fayetteville (United States, Cfa), Norman (United States, Cfa) and Tulsa (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Ezhou 88 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,445 mm57 in
- Wuhan 98 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,332 mm52 in
- Huangshi 104 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,577 mm62 in
- Xiaogan 108 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,169 mm46 in
- Guangshui 109 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,096 mm43 in
- Daye 122 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,577 mm62 in
- Xinyang 139 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,070 mm42 in
- Luan 155 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,379 mm54 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Macheng?
July is the warmest month in Macheng, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Macheng?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Macheng?
July is the wettest month with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Macheng?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 141 m, while Macheng lies at about 57 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.