Mingguang climate
Mingguang (Anhui, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 1,042 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mingguang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | −326 | 134 | 331.3 | 26 |
| Feb | 949 | −130 | 439 | 431.7 | 16 |
| Mar | 1560 | 338 | 949 | 491.9 | 6 |
| Apr | 2272 | 1049 | 1660 | 642.5 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1660 | 2171 | 803.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2069 | 2678 | 1465.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 2329.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2475 | 2781 | 1817.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 903.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1253 | 1762 | 471.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 1559 | 540 | 1050 | 471.9 | 4 |
| Dec | 846 | −229 | 337 | 291.2 | 21 |
| Year | 3289 | −326 | 1660 | 1,04241 | 73 |
“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 | 74% | 62% | 2.2 | 10:13 |
| Feb | 75% | 66% | 2.6 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 71% | 63% | 3.8 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 69% | 66% | 4.5 | 12:57 |
| May | 68% | 70% | 4.8 | 13:50 |
| Jun | 71% | 74% | 4.6 | 14:18 |
| Jul | 81% | 72% | 4.7 | 14:06 |
| Aug | 81% | 67% | 4.5 | 13:21 |
| Sep | 78% | 64% | 3.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 73% | 57% | 3.2 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 75% | 54% | 2.5 | 10:25 |
| Dec | 74% | 55% | 2.2 | 9:00 |
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 Mingguang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows −3 °C26 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.8 °C48.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,042 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 54% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (232 mm9.1 in), the driest is December (29 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in May to 81% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 54%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Mingguang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 47 mm1.9 in to 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °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 Mingguang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 9 °C49 °F, lows −326 to −1 °C30 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1560 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 338 to 16 °C60 °F, about 64 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2069 to 24 °C76 °F, about 186 mm7.3 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 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 540 to 18 °C65 °F, about 62 mm2.4 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.
How Mingguang compares
Compared with Bengbu, about 59 km to the west, Mingguang has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Mingguang is the 280th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 243rd 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), Tulsa (United States, Cfa) and Norman (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Bengbu 59 km · 15 °C60 °F · 1,015 mm40 in
- Chuzhou 60 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,112 mm44 in
- Huainan 92 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,059 mm42 in
- Nanjing 111 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,196 mm47 in
- Hefei 120 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,153 mm45 in
- Suicheng 124 km · 15 °C59 °F · 902 mm36 in
- Chaohu 132 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,302 mm51 in
- Maanshan 132 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,295 mm51 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mingguang?
July is the warmest month in Mingguang, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mingguang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (43 °F) and an average low of -3 °C (26 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mingguang?
July is the wettest month with about 232 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 29 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Mingguang?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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.