Xiaogan climate
Xiaogan (Hubei, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 1,169 mm46 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xiaogan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | −228 | 338 | 391.6 | 22 |
| Feb | 1253 | 133 | 643 | 562.2 | 11 |
| Mar | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 712.8 | 2 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 1174.6 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 1385.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2171 | 2679 | 1857.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2576 | 2983 | 2138.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1224.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2985 | 1966 | 2476 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 642 | 1153 | 562.2 | 2 |
| Dec | 1050 | −131 | 541 | 271.1 | 15 |
| Year | 3391 | −228 | 1762 | 1,16946 | 52 |
“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% | 67% | 2.0 | 10:21 |
| Feb | 74% | 72% | 2.4 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 73% | 72% | 3.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 73% | 72% | 4.1 | 12:54 |
| May | 73% | 75% | 4.4 | 13:42 |
| Jun | 76% | 78% | 4.4 | 14:08 |
| Jul | 81% | 71% | 5.1 | 13:58 |
| Aug | 77% | 64% | 4.9 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 72% | 65% | 3.9 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 70% | 64% | 3.1 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 72% | 61% | 2.5 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 71% | 61% | 2.1 | 10:09 |
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 Xiaogan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.4 °C45.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,169 mm46 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 (213 mm8.4 in), the driest is December (27 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in October to 81% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in June to 9 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xiaogan
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 70 mm2.8 in to 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F, very wet (213 mm8.4 in) and humid (81% 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 Xiaogan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 847 to 12 °C53 °F, lows −228 to 1 °C33 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 1864 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 642 to 17 °C62 °F, about 109 mm4.3 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 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2171 to 25 °C76 °F, about 173 mm6.8 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 1763 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 642 to 19 °C66 °F, about 67 mm2.6 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 Xiaogan compares
Compared with Wuhan, about 50 km to the southeast, Xiaogan is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler and receives 12% less precipitation (1,169 mm46 in vs 1,332 mm52 in). The difference is largest in November (1.1 °C2 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xiaogan is the 214th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 201st 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: Norman (United States, Cfa), Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa) and Tulsa (United States, Cfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Chengzhong (pop. 265,886). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Xiaogan, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Wuhan 50 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,332 mm52 in
- Xiantao 77 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Guangshui 77 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,096 mm43 in
- Jingling 84 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
- Suizhou 102 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,033 mm41 in
- Macheng 108 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,347 mm53 in
- Ezhou 110 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,445 mm57 in
- Qianjiang 113 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xiaogan?
July is the warmest month in Xiaogan, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xiaogan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xiaogan?
July is the wettest month with about 213 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Xiaogan?
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.