Zhumadian climate
Zhumadian (Henan, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 894 mm35 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zhumadian climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | −425 | 134 | 210.8 | 29 |
| Feb | 1050 | −130 | 440 | 261.0 | 18 |
| Mar | 1762 | 439 | 1051 | 381.5 | 6 |
| Apr | 2474 | 1050 | 1762 | 602.4 | 0 |
| May | 2984 | 1660 | 2272 | 903.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2169 | 2780 | 1164.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2474 | 2883 | 2007.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2272 | 2781 | 1375.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 903.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1151 | 1662 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 391.5 | 6 |
| Dec | 846 | −327 | 337 | 180.7 | 25 |
| Year | 3391 | −425 | 1660 | 89435 | 83 |
“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 | 70% | 62% | 2.1 | 10:12 |
| Feb | 71% | 66% | 2.6 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 66% | 66% | 3.7 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 63% | 69% | 4.4 | 12:58 |
| May | 62% | 73% | 4.7 | 13:51 |
| Jun | 65% | 72% | 4.7 | 14:19 |
| Jul | 76% | 70% | 4.7 | 14:07 |
| Aug | 77% | 66% | 4.4 | 13:22 |
| Sep | 74% | 65% | 3.7 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 69% | 60% | 3.0 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 71% | 56% | 2.4 | 10:24 |
| Dec | 69% | 55% | 2.1 | 9:59 |
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 Zhumadian is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.2 °C48.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 894 mm35 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December. The wettest month is July (200 mm7.9 in), the driest is December (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in May to 77% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Zhumadian
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 58 mm2.3 in to 90 mm3.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °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 Zhumadian
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 10 °C50 °F, lows −425 to −1 °C30 °F, about 22 mm0.9 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 1762 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 439 to 16 °C60 °F, about 63 mm2.5 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 3289 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2169 to 24 °C74 °F, about 151 mm6.0 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 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 338 to 17 °C63 °F, about 62 mm2.5 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.
How Zhumadian compares
Compared with Luohe, about 66 km to the north, Zhumadian has practically the same average temperature and receives 9% more precipitation (894 mm35 in vs 821 mm32 in).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Zhumadian is the 272nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 277th 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: Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa), Norman (United States, Cfa) and Tulsa (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Luohe 66 km · 16 °C60 °F · 821 mm32 in
- Zhoukou 92 km · 16 °C60 °F · 838 mm33 in
- Xinyang 96 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,070 mm42 in
- Pingdingshan 106 km · 16 °C60 °F · 811 mm32 in
- Tanghe 116 km · 16 °C61 °F · 930 mm37 in
- Xuchang 118 km · 15 °C60 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Jieshou 128 km · 15 °C60 °F · 859 mm34 in
- Nanyang 138 km · 16 °C61 °F · 838 mm33 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zhumadian?
July is the warmest month in Zhumadian, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zhumadian?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (43 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zhumadian?
July is the wettest month with about 200 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Zhumadian?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 161 m, while Zhumadian lies at about 82 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.