Wugang climate
Wugang (Hunan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 1,470 mm58 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Wugang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1051 | 235 | 643 | 672.6 |
| Feb | 1457 | 540 | 949 | 742.9 |
| Mar | 1966 | 948 | 1457 | 1315.2 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 1636.4 |
| May | 2882 | 1965 | 2374 | 2168.5 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2272 | 2679 | 2459.7 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2475 | 2882 | 1526.0 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2374 | 2780 | 1295.1 |
| Sep | 2883 | 2067 | 2475 | 813.2 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1458 | 1966 | 662.6 |
| Nov | 1965 | 948 | 1457 | 873.4 |
| Dec | 1254 | 337 | 745 | 582.3 |
| Year | 3188 | 235 | 1864 | 1,47058 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 79% | 1.7 | 10:38 |
| Feb | 83% | 82% | 2.1 | 11:13 |
| Mar | 83% | 83% | 2.5 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 83% | 81% | 3.3 | 12:46 |
| May | 84% | 81% | 3.7 | 13:27 |
| Jun | 86% | 85% | 3.8 | 13:49 |
| Jul | 85% | 76% | 4.9 | 13:40 |
| Aug | 85% | 72% | 4.5 | 13:04 |
| Sep | 83% | 72% | 3.6 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 81% | 70% | 2.9 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 80% | 67% | 2.5 | 10:47 |
| Dec | 78% | 70% | 2.0 | 10:28 |
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 Wugang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C51 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.5 °C38.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,470 mm58 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 42% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (245 mm9.7 in), the driest is December (58 mm2.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in December to 86% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 67%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 8 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Wugang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 24 °C75 °F with 66 mm2.6 in to 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (245 mm9.7 in) and humid (86% 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 Wugang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1051 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 235 to 5 °C40 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1966 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 948 to 19 °C65 °F, about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3085 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C75 °F, about 175 mm6.9 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 1965 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 948 to 20 °C67 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Wugang compares
Compared with Hongjiang, about 76 km to the northwest, Wugang is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler and receives 13% more precipitation (1,470 mm58 in vs 1,296 mm51 in). The difference is largest in August (0.7 °C1.2 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Wugang is the 145th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 114th 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: Montgomery (United States, Cfa), Columbia (United States, Cfa) and Columbus (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Hongjiang 76 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,296 mm51 in
- Shaoyang 100 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,369 mm54 in
- Yongzhou 103 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,431 mm56 in
- Huaihua 112 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,311 mm52 in
- Lengshuijiang 133 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,436 mm57 in
- Guilin 164 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,766 mm70 in
- Fenghuang 169 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,351 mm53 in
- Loudi 175 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,429 mm56 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Wugang?
July is the warmest month in Wugang, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Wugang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (51 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Wugang?
June is the wettest month with about 245 mm (9.7 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 58 mm (2.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Wugang?
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 719 m, while Wugang lies at about 319 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.6 °C4.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.