Xuanhua climate
Xuanhua (Hebei, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C49 °F, and about 439 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xuanhua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −228 | −156 | −817 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 337 | −1113 | −425 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 1051 | −425 | 338 | 90.3 |
| Apr | 1967 | 236 | 1152 | 210.8 |
| May | 2680 | 1049 | 1864 | 391.5 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1660 | 2373 | 712.8 |
| Jul | 3289 | 1966 | 2578 | 1064.2 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1763 | 2475 | 813.2 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1152 | 1864 | 642.5 |
| Oct | 1763 | 337 | 1050 | 271.1 |
| Nov | 744 | −523 | 134 | 120.5 |
| Dec | −130 | −139 | −720 | 20.1 |
| Year | 3289 | −156 | 1049 | 43917 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | 40% | 2.6 | 9:34 |
| Feb | 56% | 45% | 3.4 | 10:36 |
| Mar | 46% | 45% | 4.7 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 42% | 53% | 5.6 | 13:14 |
| May | 42% | 55% | 6.2 | 14:25 |
| Jun | 52% | 65% | 5.7 | 15:04 |
| Jul | 63% | 65% | 5.3 | 14:48 |
| Aug | 64% | 60% | 5.2 | 13:46 |
| Sep | 60% | 52% | 4.5 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 60% | 40% | 3.6 | 11:02 |
| Nov | 61% | 38% | 2.7 | 9:51 |
| Dec | 64% | 38% | 2.3 | 9:17 |
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 Xuanhua is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −2 °C28 °F and lows −15 °C6 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.7 °C60.6 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 439 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 59% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (106 mm4.2 in), the driest is December (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 42% in May to 64% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 38%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.3 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xuanhua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September: average highs of 25 °C77 °F to 26 °C80 °F with 39 mm1.5 in to 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −2 °C28 °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 Xuanhua
- Winter (December–February) — highs −228 to 3 °C37 °F, lows −156 to −11 °C13 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1051 to 26 °C80 °F, lows −425 to 10 °C49 °F, about 23 mm0.9 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 3086 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1660 to 19 °C66 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 744 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −523 to 11 °C52 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Xuanhua compares
Compared with Zhangjiakou, about 25 km to the northwest, Xuanhua is on average 1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer and receives 7% more precipitation (439 mm17 in vs 411 mm16 in). The difference is largest in February (1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xuanhua is the 443rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 490th 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: Kanggye (North Korea, Dwa), Manpo (North Korea, Dwa) and Tokchon (North Korea, Dwa).
Nearby places
- Zhangjiakou 25 km · 8 °C47 °F · 411 mm16 in
- Beijing 138 km · 13 °C55 °F · 533 mm21 in
- Daxing 145 km · 13 °C55 °F · 514 mm20 in
- Shunyi 145 km · 12 °C54 °F · 553 mm22 in
- Tongzhou 157 km · 12 °C54 °F · 553 mm22 in
- Datong 161 km · 8 °C46 °F · 431 mm17 in
- Ulanqab 168 km · 5 °C41 °F · 378 mm15 in
- Jining 171 km · 5 °C41 °F · 378 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xuanhua?
July is the warmest month in Xuanhua, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xuanhua?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -2 °C (28 °F) and an average low of -15 °C (6 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xuanhua?
July is the wettest month with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Xuanhua?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and September.
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 1,048 m, while Xuanhua lies at about 607 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.9 °C5.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.