Lanzhou Weather

City Name:

Lanzhou (Chinese: 兰州, Pinyin:lanzhou)
Population :

Municipality 3,310,100
Location :

Located at 36°02′N 103°48′E
Overview:

Known in ancient times as Jincheng (Golden City), Lanzhou was incorporated as Jincheng Prefecture during the Han Dynasty. Situated in the heart of continental China, Lanzhou is known as the "capital of hinterland China".

Lanzhou Weather

Located in west China, Lanzhou has the distinct features of a semi-arid climate, characterized by dryness and abundant sunlight. The annual average temperature is about 9.3 degrees C.

Winter here is long and cold, but not freezing, with relatively little snow and rain. Spring is transient with sharp temperature swings. Summer is short and hot, but not sweltering. Autumn witnesses rapid temperature drops from its peak in July. Travelers, hikers and the like are strongly advised to bring along thick overcoats in the mercurial winter months.

Lanzhou Weather Records and Averages

Month	Avg. High	Avg. Low	Avg. Precip
January	2.0° C	-11.0° C	0.00 cm
February	5.0° C	-7.0° C	0.25 cm
March	12.0° C	0.0° C	1.02 cm
April	19.0° C	6.0° C	2.03 cm
May	24.0° C	10.0° C	3.81 cm
June	27.0° C	14.0° C	3.81 cm
July	29.0° C	16.0° C	5.84 cm
August	28.0° C	15.0° C	7.62 cm
September	22.0° C	11.0° C	4.57 cm
October	17.0° C	5.0° C	2.54 cm
November	9.0° C	-3.0° C	0.51 cm
December	2.0° C	-9.0° C	0.00 cm