Climate for Station: Beijing, China
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Climate Analysis & Overview
Beijing's climate is experiencing a complex interplay of warming trends and more evenly distributed precipitation. While the city's all-time temperature trends show a slight warming, recent years have seen a more pronounced increase in high temperatures. This nuanced climate profile reflects both local and broader regional climatic shifts.
Beijing's Climate Dynamics
Beijing, located at 39.933°N, 116.283°E, experiences a humid continental climate, classified under the Köppen system as Dwa. This classification signifies cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. The city's geographical setting, surrounded by mountains to the north and west, influences its climate by trapping heat and contributing to temperature extremes. Recent data reveals a warming trend, with all-time high temperatures rising by 0.35°C (0.63°F), while lows have increased by 0.34°C (0.61°F). This indicates a general warming pattern over the long term.
Recent Temperature Trends
Over the past decade, Beijing's climate has shown more dramatic shifts. High temperatures have surged by 2.60°C (4.68°F), suggesting a significant warming trend. In contrast, low temperatures have slightly decreased by 0.13°C (0.23°F), indicating cooler nights in recent years. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of Beijing's current climatic shifts, with daytime temperatures rising more sharply than nighttime ones.
Precipitation Patterns
The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) offers insights into how rainfall is distributed throughout the year. A value above 20 indicates highly concentrated precipitation events. Beijing's PCI has decreased slightly from a baseline of 23.49 to 22.53, suggesting a more even distribution of rainfall. This minor change implies that while precipitation events remain concentrated, they are becoming marginally more spread out over time.
Temperature Extremes
Beijing's temperature records underscore the city's climatic extremes. The highest recorded temperature is 42.0°C (107.6°F), while the lowest is -27.4°C (-17.3°F). These records reflect the city's capacity for both intense heat and severe cold, shaped by its continental climate and geographical features.
Regional Climate Context
China's broader climate goals aim to mitigate the impacts of climate change, with initiatives focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing renewable energy use. Beijing's recent temperature trends, particularly the sharp increase in highs, underscore the urgency of these efforts. As the city continues to experience significant warming, its climate profile serves as a microcosm of the challenges faced by urban areas in adapting to and mitigating climate change impacts.
Station Statistics
10-Year Trend
High: +2.57 °C/decade
Low: -0.10 °C/decade
Rain: +0.53 mm/decade
25-Year Trend
High: +1.08 °C/decade
Low: -0.52 °C/decade
Rain: +0.42 mm/decade
50-Year Trend
High: +0.56 °C/decade
Low: +0.22 °C/decade
Rain: +0.03 mm/decade
All-Time Trend
High: +0.34 °C/decade
Low: +0.34 °C/decade
Rain: -0.04 mm/decade
Percentage Above-Average Days
Last 12 Months: 57.5%
This Year: 47.5%
Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️
Last 12 Months: 24.8
Historical Average: 25.7
Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️
High: 98th percentile
Low: 67th percentile
Rain: 93rd percentile
Change in Variance ℹ️
High: -1.4%
Low: +8.4%
Intraday: +7.7%
Data Coverage
94.4%
First Year of Data
1945
Station Location
Historical Weather Records
| Max High | Avg High | Min High | Max Avg | Avg Avg | Min Avg | Max Low | Avg Low | Min Low | Max Precipitation | Avg Precipitation | Max Snow | Avg Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 42.0 °C | — | -13.0 °C | 34.5 °C | — | -15.9 °C | 29.2 °C | — | -23.2 °C | 244.2 mm | — | — | — |
| January | 14.3 °C | 2.0 °C | -13.0 °C | 5.4 °C | -3.7 °C | -15.8 °C | 1.8 °C | -8.7 °C | -23.0 °C | 14.6 mm | 0.1 mm | — | — |
| February | 25.6 °C | 5.1 °C | -7.6 °C | 11.6 °C | -0.9 °C | -15.9 °C | 6.3 °C | -6.0 °C | -23.2 °C | 29.3 mm | 0.2 mm | — | — |
| March | 29.5 °C | 12.1 °C | -5.7 °C | 23.4 °C | 6.0 °C | -9.0 °C | 14.0 °C | 0.4 °C | -15.0 °C | 13.1 mm | 0.3 mm | — | — |
| April | 35.0 °C | 20.6 °C | 3.0 °C | 25.6 °C | 14.2 °C | 1.3 °C | 18.6 °C | 7.9 °C | -3.2 °C | 51.0 mm | 0.7 mm | — | — |
| May | 42.0 °C | 26.9 °C | 12.4 °C | 30.6 °C | 20.5 °C | 9.7 °C | 25.6 °C | 13.9 °C | 2.5 °C | 101.9 mm | 1.1 mm | — | — |
| June | 41.1 °C | 30.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 33.7 °C | 24.7 °C | 15.4 °C | 27.0 °C | 19.0 °C | 9.8 °C | 80.7 mm | 2.4 mm | — | — |
| July | 42.0 °C | 31.4 °C | 20.7 °C | 34.5 °C | 26.5 °C | 18.7 °C | 29.2 °C | 22.2 °C | 15.3 °C | 244.2 mm | 6.1 mm | — | — |
| August | 38.3 °C | 30.2 °C | 19.1 °C | 32.4 °C | 25.2 °C | 16.9 °C | 28.9 °C | 21.0 °C | 11.4 °C | 212.2 mm | 5.5 mm | — | — |
| September | 37.0 °C | 26.3 °C | 15.2 °C | 29.3 °C | 20.2 °C | 10.8 °C | 24.6 °C | 15.1 °C | 3.7 °C | 83.5 mm | 1.9 mm | — | — |
| October | 31.0 °C | 19.2 °C | 6.1 °C | 22.9 °C | 13.0 °C | 2.0 °C | 19.0 °C | 7.7 °C | -3.5 °C | 49.7 mm | 0.8 mm | — | — |
| November | 23.3 °C | 10.4 °C | -5.4 °C | 16.8 °C | 4.7 °C | -8.7 °C | 14.0 °C | -0.1 °C | -12.3 °C | 26.6 mm | 0.3 mm | — | — |
| December | 19.5 °C | 3.5 °C | -8.5 °C | 9.0 °C | -1.9 °C | -13.5 °C | 4.4 °C | -6.5 °C | -21.0 °C | 12.8 mm | 0.1 mm | — | — |
Data Visualisations
Remove WatermarksCurrent Year Climate Trends vs Historical
Max Temperature this Year | 1 of 6
Climate 12-Month Moving Averages
Max Temperature 12-Month MA | 1 of 6
Daily Data Points and Averages Throughout the Year
Average Max Temperature Throughout Year | 1 of 5
