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Shihao Weather in August

Shihao in August

The short of it: Shihao in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 20 °C (69 °F), with 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 20° · rain 131 mm · daylight 13 h 9 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & February

Thirty years of records give Shihao an average August high of 30°, a low of 20° and some 131 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 9 min in mid-August, 38 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and February.

Against its neighbours, Shihao runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Datong, 6 km to the NNW, is 2° warmer by day.

August in Shihao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 9 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DatongChongqing6 km NNW31°22°134 mm
AnwenChongqing17 km NNE32°22°132 mm
DingshanGuizhou21 km NNW30°21°133 mm
GanshuiChongqing23 km N32°23°135 mm
DongxiChongqing25 km N32°23°135 mm
BailinChongqing31 km NW30°21°132 mm
GuanbaChongqing31 km NNE31°22°134 mm
FuhuanChongqing33 km NNE31°22°135 mm

The Almanac · Shihao Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Shihao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°16 mm5 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
February10°4°17 mm6 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
March15°8°39 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
April21°12°90 mm7 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
May24°15°156 mm6 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
June26°19°172 mm6 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
July30°21°140 mm6 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦
August30°20°131 mm6 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦
September25°17°104 mm6 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
October19°13°96 mm5 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
November15°9°46 mm6 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
December9°4°20 mm5 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shihao in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shihao in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 20 °C (69 °F), with about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Shihao?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and February.

How long are the days in Shihao in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 20 min in December to 13 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Shihao in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shihao in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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