ClimateAverages

Jinchang Climate

Gansu, China · population 144,363 · 16 weather stations within 200 km · records 1921 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
12.1°C
Warmest month · July
25.4°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-16.7°C
Typical overnight low

Jinchang has an average annual daytime high of 12.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 25.4°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -16.7°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January-3.4°C-16.7°CColdest
February0.1°C-13.5°C
March7.3°C-6.3°C
April14.2°C0.3°C
May19.7°C6.3°C
June23.9°C10.3°C
July25.4°C12.8°CWarmest
August24.0°C12.0°C
September18.7°C6.8°C
October12.5°C-0.7°C
November4.6°C-8.1°C
December-1.5°C-14.7°C

Temperature range across the year

-19°-7°4°16°27°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.9°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1935
-1.1°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Jinchang getting hotter?

Since 1900, Jinchang's average temperature has risen by 0.0°C.

5.4°6.1°6.8°7.5°8.2°1951–1980 baseline1950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
May to September

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Jinchang?

Jinchang's average annual daytime high is 12.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 25.4°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -16.7°C.

What is the warmest month in Jinchang?

July is the warmest month in Jinchang, with typical daytime highs of 25.4°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Jinchang?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Jinchang, running +2.9°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Jinchang getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Jinchang has warmed by roughly 0.0°C.

When is the best time to visit Jinchang?

May to September typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.