Qingnian climate
Qingnian (Shandong, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C57 °F, and about 555 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Qingnian climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −719 | −228 | 40.2 | 31 |
| Feb | 745 | −524 | 134 | 100.4 | 26 |
| Mar | 1560 | 033 | 846 | 90.3 | 13 |
| Apr | 2374 | 745 | 1560 | 321.2 | 1 |
| May | 3086 | 1458 | 2272 | 502.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2068 | 2781 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2373 | 2883 | 1435.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2170 | 2680 | 1375.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1660 | 2271 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2170 | 846 | 1558 | 261.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1254 | 032 | 643 | 170.7 | 14 |
| Dec | 440 | −622 | −131 | 50.2 | 30 |
| Year | 3493 | −719 | 1457 | 55522 | 115 |
“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 | 61% | 56% | 2.2 | 9:54 |
| Feb | 59% | 57% | 2.8 | 10:47 |
| Mar | 50% | 51% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 48% | 59% | 5.0 | 13:06 |
| May | 47% | 62% | 5.7 | 14:07 |
| Jun | 51% | 66% | 5.3 | 14:40 |
| Jul | 66% | 68% | 4.7 | 14:27 |
| Aug | 71% | 64% | 4.5 | 13:33 |
| Sep | 66% | 60% | 3.9 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 62% | 50% | 3.2 | 11:10 |
| Nov | 63% | 48% | 2.4 | 10:09 |
| Dec | 61% | 49% | 2.1 | 9:39 |
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 Qingnian is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −7 °C19 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 30.5 °C55 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 555 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 62% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (143 mm5.6 in), the driest is January (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 47% in May to 71% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 48%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 11 cm).
Best time to visit Qingnian
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 26 mm1.0 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °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 Qingnian
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 7 °C45 °F, lows −719 to −5 °C24 °F, about 6 mm0.2 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 1560 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 033 to 14 °C58 °F, about 30 mm1.2 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 3289 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2068 to 23 °C73 °F, about 116 mm4.6 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 1254 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 032 to 16 °C60 °F, about 33 mm1.3 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 Qingnian compares
Compared with Liaocheng, about 51 km to the southeast, Qingnian has practically the same average temperature and receives 15% less precipitation (555 mm22 in vs 653 mm26 in). The difference is largest in November (0.5 °C1 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Qingnian is the 333rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 434th 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: Pueblo (United States, BSk), Amarillo (United States, BSk) and Wichita (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Liaocheng 51 km · 14 °C57 °F · 653 mm26 in
- Dezhou 89 km · 14 °C57 °F · 549 mm22 in
- Hengshui 100 km · 14 °C57 °F · 527 mm21 in
- Shahecheng 108 km · 15 °C60 °F · 558 mm22 in
- Xingtai 111 km · 15 °C60 °F · 558 mm22 in
- Handan 112 km · 15 °C60 °F · 570 mm22 in
- Feicheng 115 km · 14 °C57 °F · 775 mm30 in
- Jinan 116 km · 14 °C57 °F · 739 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Qingnian?
July is the warmest month in Qingnian, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Qingnian?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 3 °C (37 °F) and an average low of -7 °C (19 °F).
When does it rain the most in Qingnian?
July is the wettest month with about 143 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Qingnian?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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.