Yinchuan Weather Records (CHM00053614)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Yinchuan (CHM00053614), China, with 75 years of record.
Key Facts for Yinchuan
- Yinchuan (CHM00053614) is a weather station in China at 38.47 latitude and 106.20 longitude, 1,112 m (3,648 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1951 to 2025, 75 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Yinchuan still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Yinchuan set a daily record high maximum temperature of 33.8 C (92.8 F) on 18 August 2025.
About the Station
- Location: China, 38.47 latitude, 106.20 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,112 m (3,648 ft).
- Period of record: 1951 to 2025, 75 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
13 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
| Feb | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -25.4 C (-13.7 F) | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | -17.9 C (-0.2 F) |
| Mar | 27.9 C (82.2 F) | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -7.5 C (18.5 F) |
| Apr | 35.1 C (95.2 F) | -9.6 C (14.7 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| May | 36.5 C (97.7 F) | -3.0 C (26.6 F) | 35.9 C (96.6 F) | 3.8 C (38.8 F) |
| Jun | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | 8.7 C (47.7 F) |
| Jul | 39.3 C (102.7 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Aug | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 6.8 C (44.2 F) | 34.2 C (93.6 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) |
| Sep | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | -9.0 C (15.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | -15.8 C (3.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 16.5 C (61.7 F) | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 39 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 21 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-04 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2005-07-17 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 24.8 C (76.6 F) |
| 2006-07-15 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2012-07-30 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 113.3 mm (4.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 26 January 2025 |
| Feb | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 14 February 2016 |
| Mar | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) | 30 March 1956 |
| Apr | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 18 April 2024 |
| May | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) | 9 May 1958 |
| Jun | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | 17 June 2007 |
| Jul | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) | 30 July 2012 |
| Aug | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | 22 August 2016 |
| Sep | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 6 September 1955 |
| Oct | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 19 October 2024 |
| Nov | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 5 November 2015 |
| Dec | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 15 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
1951 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 176 | 48% | No |
| 2014 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2015 | 99 | 27% | No |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2018 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 2019 | 72 | 20% | No |
| 2020 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2021 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2024 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2025 | 232 | 64% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 33.8 C (92.8 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 2 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high min | 22.7 C (72.9 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 30 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily rain | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 71 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high min | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 11 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high min | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 0 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high min | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 3 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high min | 22.4 C (72.3 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 63 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily rain | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 50 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 33.6 C (92.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 64 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 33.6 C (92.5 F) | tie | 32 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 33.6 C (92.5 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 14 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 35.9 C (96.6 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 0 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high min | 17.6 C (63.7 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 58 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 35.9 C (96.6 F) | 3.2 C (5.8 F) | 0 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 2 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 March 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily low max | 4.5 C (40.1 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 40 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high max | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 56 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2025 | Yinchuan, CN | daily high min | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 54 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
67 complete years, 1951 to 2024| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 9.2 C | -0.47 C |
| 1952 | 8.9 C | -0.76 C |
| 1953 | 9.0 C | -0.68 C |
| 1954 | 8.7 C | -0.92 C |
| 1955 | 9.1 C | -0.58 C |
| 1956 | 8.2 C | -1.46 C |
| 1957 | 8.4 C | -1.23 C |
| 1958 | 9.3 C | -0.36 C |
| 1959 | 9.1 C | -0.54 C |
| 1960 | 9.3 C | -0.41 C |
| 1961 | 9.4 C | -0.27 C |
| 1962 | 8.6 C | -1.03 C |
| 1963 | 9.2 C | -0.44 C |
| 1964 | 9.4 C | -0.25 C |
| 1965 | 9.3 C | -0.33 C |
| 1966 | 9.5 C | -0.14 C |
| 1967 | 8.0 C | -1.71 C |
| 1968 | 8.6 C | -1.05 C |
| 1969 | 8.8 C | -0.90 C |
| 1970 | 8.5 C | -1.16 C |
| 1971 | 8.8 C | -0.89 C |
| 1972 | 9.1 C | -0.61 C |
| 1973 | 9.4 C | -0.22 C |
| 1974 | 8.8 C | -0.91 C |
| 1975 | 9.2 C | -0.43 C |
| 1976 | 8.7 C | -1.01 C |
| 1977 | 9.1 C | -0.53 C |
| 1978 | 9.4 C | -0.23 C |
| 1979 | 9.5 C | -0.19 C |
| 1980 | 9.3 C | -0.32 C |
| 1981 | 9.5 C | -0.21 C |
| 1982 | 9.6 C | -0.06 C |
| 1983 | 9.1 C | -0.54 C |
| 1984 | 8.2 C | -1.45 C |
| 1985 | 8.8 C | -0.83 C |
| 1986 | 8.8 C | -0.89 C |
| 1987 | 10.2 C | +0.51 C |
| 1988 | 9.2 C | -0.42 C |
| 1989 | 9.3 C | -0.32 C |
| 1990 | 10.0 C | +0.38 C |
| 1991 | 9.9 C | +0.26 C |
| 1992 | 9.2 C | -0.43 C |
| 1993 | 8.9 C | -0.77 C |
| 1994 | 10.0 C | +0.38 C |
| 1995 | 9.4 C | -0.29 C |
| 1996 | 9.4 C | -0.24 C |
| 1997 | 10.0 C | +0.37 C |
| 1998 | 10.9 C | +1.24 C |
| 1999 | 10.6 C | +0.97 C |
| 2000 | 10.0 C | +0.37 C |
| 2001 | 10.5 C | +0.84 C |
| 2002 | 10.6 C | +0.91 C |
| 2003 | 10.1 C | +0.41 C |
| 2004 | 10.8 C | +1.13 C |
| 2005 | 10.5 C | +0.84 C |
| 2006 | 11.3 C | +1.67 C |
| 2007 | 10.9 C | +1.27 C |
| 2008 | 10.3 C | +0.64 C |
| 2009 | 11.0 C | +1.37 C |
| 2010 | 10.8 C | +1.15 C |
| 2011 | 10.3 C | +0.61 C |
| 2012 | 10.3 C | +0.66 C |
| 2020 | 11.2 C | +1.53 C |
| 2021 | 12.0 C | +2.32 C |
| 2022 | 11.6 C | +1.96 C |
| 2023 | 12.0 C | +2.35 C |
| 2024 | 12.1 C | +2.40 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade over 1951 to 2024. In Fahrenheit: 0.7 F (0.6 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 67 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.6 to 0.8) per decade | 1951 to 2024 | 67 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.5 to 0.9) per decade | 1951 to 2024 | 67 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.6 to 0.8) per decade | 1951 to 2024 | 67 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1951 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 39.3 C (102.7 F) | 1953 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) | 75 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | 1955 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | 75 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) | 2012 | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) | 75 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 189.7 mm (7.5 in) | 2025 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | 75 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 143 days | 2000 | 75 days | 75 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1952 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1953 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 1954 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1955 | 35.4 C (95.7 F) |
| 1956 | 34.7 C (94.5 F) |
| 1957 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1958 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1959 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
| 1960 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1961 | 34.3 C (93.7 F) |
| 1962 | 33.7 C (92.7 F) |
| 1963 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
| 1964 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1965 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1966 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1967 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1968 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
| 1969 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1970 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1971 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1972 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1973 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 1974 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1975 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1976 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1977 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1978 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1979 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
| 1980 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 1981 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1982 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1983 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1984 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1985 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1986 | 34.2 C (93.6 F) |
| 1987 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1988 | 34.3 C (93.7 F) |
| 1989 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1990 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1991 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1992 | 34.2 C (93.6 F) |
| 1993 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1994 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1995 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 1996 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
| 1997 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1998 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1999 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2000 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 2001 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2002 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2003 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2004 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 2005 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 2006 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2007 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2008 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 2009 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 2010 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2011 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2012 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 2013 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 2014 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 2015 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2016 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 2017 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 2018 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2019 | 22.9 C (73.2 F) |
| 2020 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2021 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2022 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 2023 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 2024 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 2025 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | -24.7 C (-12.5 F) |
| 1952 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1953 | -22.0 C (-7.6 F) |
| 1954 | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 1955 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1956 | -22.0 C (-7.6 F) |
| 1957 | -23.5 C (-10.3 F) |
| 1958 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 1959 | -21.4 C (-6.5 F) |
| 1960 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1961 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 1962 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 1963 | -22.1 C (-7.8 F) |
| 1964 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1965 | -19.0 C (-2.2 F) |
| 1966 | -22.0 C (-7.6 F) |
| 1967 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 1968 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) |
| 1969 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 1970 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 1971 | -27.7 C (-17.9 F) |
| 1972 | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
| 1973 | -21.8 C (-7.2 F) |
| 1974 | -21.3 C (-6.3 F) |
| 1975 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1976 | -21.4 C (-6.5 F) |
| 1977 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 1978 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 1979 | -18.7 C (-1.7 F) |
| 1980 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 1981 | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) |
| 1982 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 1983 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 1984 | -24.5 C (-12.1 F) |
| 1985 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 1986 | -20.7 C (-5.3 F) |
| 1987 | -17.4 C (0.7 F) |
| 1988 | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
| 1989 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1990 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1991 | -22.3 C (-8.1 F) |
| 1992 | -18.4 C (-1.1 F) |
| 1993 | -24.1 C (-11.4 F) |
| 1994 | -18.5 C (-1.3 F) |
| 1995 | -16.9 C (1.6 F) |
| 1996 | -17.7 C (0.1 F) |
| 1997 | -17.0 C (1.4 F) |
| 1998 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1999 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 2000 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2001 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2002 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 2003 | -21.2 C (-6.2 F) |
| 2004 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 2005 | -17.6 C (0.3 F) |
| 2006 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2007 | -15.4 C (4.3 F) |
| 2008 | -23.4 C (-10.1 F) |
| 2009 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2010 | -18.7 C (-1.7 F) |
| 2011 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2012 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 2013 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2014 | -16.9 C (1.6 F) |
| 2015 | -15.1 C (4.8 F) |
| 2016 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2017 | -15.2 C (4.6 F) |
| 2018 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2019 | -15.7 C (3.7 F) |
| 2020 | -20.4 C (-4.7 F) |
| 2021 | -23.1 C (-9.6 F) |
| 2022 | -16.3 C (2.7 F) |
| 2023 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2024 | -17.5 C (0.5 F) |
| 2025 | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1953 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1954 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1957 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1958 | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1959 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1960 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1961 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1962 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1963 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1964 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1965 | 26.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1966 | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1967 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1969 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1970 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1971 | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1972 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1976 | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1977 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1978 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1979 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1981 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1982 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1984 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1986 | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1987 | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1988 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1992 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1994 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1996 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1998 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2000 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2001 | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2003 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2004 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2005 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2006 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2007 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2008 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2010 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2011 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2012 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2013 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2014 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2015 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2017 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2018 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2019 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2020 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2021 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2022 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2023 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2024 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2025 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1952 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1954 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1958 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1959 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1961 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1963 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1964 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1965 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1966 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1970 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1972 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1973 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1974 | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1976 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1977 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1978 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1979 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1980 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1981 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1982 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1983 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1986 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1989 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1990 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1991 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1994 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1995 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1996 | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1997 | 57.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1998 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1999 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2001 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2002 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2003 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2005 | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2007 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2008 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2009 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2010 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2011 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2012 | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2013 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2015 | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2016 | 159.9 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2017 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2018 | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2019 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2020 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2021 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2022 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2023 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2024 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2025 | 189.7 mm (7.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 75 days |
| 1952 | 44 days |
| 1953 | 83 days |
| 1954 | 52 days |
| 1955 | 89 days |
| 1956 | 68 days |
| 1957 | 104 days |
| 1958 | 99 days |
| 1959 | 84 days |
| 1960 | 77 days |
| 1961 | 72 days |
| 1962 | 98 days |
| 1963 | 81 days |
| 1964 | 64 days |
| 1965 | 79 days |
| 1966 | 88 days |
| 1967 | 86 days |
| 1968 | 77 days |
| 1969 | 70 days |
| 1970 | 68 days |
| 1971 | 61 days |
| 1972 | 55 days |
| 1973 | 73 days |
| 1974 | 100 days |
| 1975 | 60 days |
| 1976 | 70 days |
| 1977 | 74 days |
| 1978 | 66 days |
| 1979 | 92 days |
| 1980 | 80 days |
| 1981 | 84 days |
| 1982 | 76 days |
| 1983 | 79 days |
| 1984 | 94 days |
| 1985 | 101 days |
| 1986 | 73 days |
| 1987 | 67 days |
| 1988 | 82 days |
| 1989 | 57 days |
| 1990 | 69 days |
| 1991 | 82 days |
| 1992 | 61 days |
| 1993 | 56 days |
| 1994 | 97 days |
| 1995 | 113 days |
| 1996 | 81 days |
| 1997 | 56 days |
| 1998 | 80 days |
| 1999 | 113 days |
| 2000 | 143 days |
| 2001 | 98 days |
| 2002 | 61 days |
| 2003 | 62 days |
| 2004 | 122 days |
| 2005 | 98 days |
| 2006 | 107 days |
| 2007 | 82 days |
| 2008 | 70 days |
| 2009 | 60 days |
| 2010 | 91 days |
| 2011 | 90 days |
| 2012 | 77 days |
| 2013 | 3 days |
| 2014 | 5 days |
| 2015 | 4 days |
| 2016 | 4 days |
| 2017 | 2 days |
| 2018 | 3 days |
| 2019 | 37 days |
| 2020 | 103 days |
| 2021 | 55 days |
| 2022 | 56 days |
| 2023 | 48 days |
| 2024 | 24 days |
| 2025 | 47 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
67 years with a frostAcross 67 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Yinchuan falls on 18 April and the median first autumn frost on 16 October, which leaves a median of 182 days between them.
In 1988 to 2024 the median growing season was 189 days. That is 12 days more than in 1951 to 1980.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +4.0 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1951 to 1980) | Recent period (1988 to 2024) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 18 April | 20 April | 13 April | 7 days earlier | -2.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 16 October | 15 October | 18 October | 3 days later | +1.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 182 days | 177 days | 189 days | 12 days more | +4.0 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
67 years, 1951 to 2024A day with at least 30.8 mm (1.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 104.3 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 104.3 mm (4.1 in) | Longer than the 67 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 67 years of values from 1951 to 2024.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 113.3 mm (4.5 in) in 2012; 87.1 mm (3.4 in) in 2006; 66.8 mm (2.6 in) in 1979.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Yinchuan, at 1982 and 2004. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 3 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1982 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 3 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2004 ran 1.0 C (1.9 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -0.3 | -0.5 | likely | 3 |
| 2004 | +1.0 | +1.9 | likely | 3 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2003 to 2024 against 1961 to 1990Over 2003 to 2024, Yinchuan had a mean temperature of 11.0 C (51.8 F) and 196.6 mm (7.7 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Kashi (China, 2,603 km away), Qiemo/Qarqan (China, 1,798 km away) and Shache (China, 2,509 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashi | China | 2,603 km (1,617 mi) | 11.8 C (53.2 F) | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 1.09 |
| Qiemo/Qarqan | China | 1,798 km (1,117 mi) | 10.6 C (51.0 F) | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) | 1.12 |
| Shache | China | 2,509 km (1,559 mi) | 11.9 C (53.3 F) | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 1.16 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).