Pingdingshan climate
Pingdingshan (Henan, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 811 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pingdingshan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | −425 | 134 | 160.6 | 29 |
| Feb | 1050 | −130 | 440 | 200.8 | 19 |
| Mar | 1763 | 439 | 1051 | 301.2 | 6 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1050 | 1762 | 522.0 | 0 |
| May | 2985 | 1660 | 2373 | 833.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 2169 | 2781 | 1034.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3492 | 2474 | 2983 | 1726.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2272 | 2781 | 1405.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1762 | 2272 | 933.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1151 | 1661 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1558 | 338 | 948 | 341.3 | 6 |
| Dec | 846 | −327 | 337 | 140.5 | 26 |
| Year | 3492 | −425 | 1660 | 81132 | 85 |
“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 | 67% | 58% | 2.2 | 10:08 |
| Feb | 67% | 63% | 2.7 | 10:56 |
| Mar | 62% | 65% | 3.8 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 59% | 68% | 4.6 | 12:59 |
| May | 58% | 71% | 4.9 | 13:54 |
| Jun | 62% | 71% | 4.9 | 14:23 |
| Jul | 73% | 70% | 4.7 | 14:11 |
| Aug | 75% | 66% | 4.4 | 13:24 |
| Sep | 73% | 65% | 3.6 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 68% | 59% | 2.9 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 68% | 54% | 2.4 | 10:22 |
| Dec | 65% | 52% | 2.1 | 9:55 |
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 Pingdingshan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C92 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.3 °C49.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 811 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February. The wettest month is July (172 mm6.8 in), the driest is December (14 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 58% in May to 75% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 52%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pingdingshan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 52 mm2.0 in to 93 mm3.7 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 Pingdingshan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 10 °C50 °F, lows −425 to −1 °C30 °F, about 16 mm0.6 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 1763 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 439 to 16 °C60 °F, about 55 mm2.2 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 3290 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 2169 to 24 °C74 °F, about 138 mm5.4 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 1558 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 338 to 17 °C62 °F, about 61 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 Pingdingshan compares
Compared with Xuchang, about 61 km to the northeast, Pingdingshan has practically the same average temperature and receives 8% more precipitation (811 mm32 in vs 748 mm29 in). The difference is largest in January (0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Pingdingshan is the 266th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 301st 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), Amarillo (United States, BSk) and Lubbock (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Xuchang 61 km · 15 °C60 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Luohe 69 km · 16 °C60 °F · 821 mm32 in
- Zhumadian 106 km · 16 °C60 °F · 894 mm35 in
- Nanyang 108 km · 16 °C61 °F · 838 mm33 in
- Zhengzhou 118 km · 15 °C60 °F · 643 mm25 in
- Zhoukou 122 km · 16 °C60 °F · 838 mm33 in
- Tanghe 125 km · 16 °C61 °F · 930 mm37 in
- Luoyang 132 km · 16 °C60 °F · 659 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pingdingshan?
July is the warmest month in Pingdingshan, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pingdingshan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (43 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pingdingshan?
July is the wettest month with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 14 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Pingdingshan?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 188 m, while Pingdingshan lies at about 82 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.