Xiazhen climate
Xiazhen (Shandong, China) has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 761 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xiazhen climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 440 | −523 | 031 | 120.5 | 30 |
| Feb | 847 | −327 | 337 | 180.7 | 22 |
| Mar | 1660 | 235 | 948 | 180.7 | 10 |
| Apr | 2373 | 847 | 1660 | 381.5 | 0 |
| May | 2984 | 1559 | 2271 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2068 | 2780 | 1014.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2374 | 2883 | 2038.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2272 | 2780 | 1606.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1762 | 2272 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 2271 | 1049 | 1660 | 281.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1457 | 236 | 846 | 331.3 | 8 |
| Dec | 643 | −425 | 134 | 150.6 | 27 |
| Year | 3391 | −523 | 1559 | 76130 | 97 |
“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% | 56% | 2.4 | 10:03 |
| Feb | 66% | 59% | 2.9 | 10:53 |
| Mar | 60% | 58% | 4.1 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 57% | 63% | 4.8 | 13:01 |
| May | 56% | 68% | 5.3 | 13:58 |
| Jun | 60% | 69% | 5.0 | 14:29 |
| Jul | 74% | 73% | 4.6 | 14:16 |
| Aug | 77% | 68% | 4.5 | 13:27 |
| Sep | 72% | 61% | 4.0 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 67% | 52% | 3.3 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 68% | 50% | 2.5 | 10:17 |
| Dec | 68% | 49% | 2.2 | 9:50 |
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 Xiazhen is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 4 °C40 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28.5 °C51.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 761 mm30 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 61% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March. The wettest month is July (203 mm8.0 in), the driest is January (12 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in May to 77% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 49%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xiazhen
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 28 mm1.1 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 4 °C40 °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 Xiazhen
- Winter (December–February) — highs 440 to 8 °C47 °F, lows −523 to −3 °C27 °F, about 15 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 1660 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 235 to 15 °C59 °F, about 39 mm1.5 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 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2068 to 23 °C74 °F, about 155 mm6.1 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 1457 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 236 to 17 °C62 °F, about 45 mm1.8 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 Xiazhen compares
Compared with Peicheng, about 19 km to the southwest, Xiazhen has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xiazhen is the 313th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 320th 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: Amarillo (United States, BSk), Wichita (United States, Cfa) and Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Peicheng 19 km · 15 °C59 °F · 799 mm31 in
- Datun 19 km · 15 °C58 °F · 761 mm30 in
- Chengtangcun 32 km · 14 °C58 °F · 809 mm32 in
- Zaozhuang 41 km · 14 °C58 °F · 809 mm32 in
- Yunlong 62 km · 15 °C59 °F · 832 mm33 in
- Xuzhou 68 km · 15 °C59 °F · 884 mm35 in
- Tongshan 69 km · 15 °C59 °F · 855 mm34 in
- Jining 83 km · 14 °C58 °F · 743 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xiazhen?
July is the warmest month in Xiazhen, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xiazhen?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 4 °C (40 °F) and an average low of -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xiazhen?
July is the wettest month with about 203 mm (8.0 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Xiazhen?
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.