Dunhuang Weather Records (CHM00052418)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Dunhuang (CHM00052418), China, with 73 years of record.
Key Facts for Dunhuang
- Dunhuang (CHM00052418) is a weather station in China at 40.15 latitude and 94.68 longitude, 1,140 m (3,740 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1951 to 2023, 73 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Dunhuang still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Dunhuang set a daily record high maximum temperature of 34.1 C (93.4 F) on 18 April 2023.
About the Station
- Location: China, 40.15 latitude, 94.68 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,140 m (3,740 ft).
- Period of record: 1951 to 2023, 73 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | -28.5 C (-19.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 18.0 C (64.4 F) | -25.1 C (-13.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 28.8 C (83.8 F) | -19.6 C (-3.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 38.2 C (100.8 F) | -1.9 C (28.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 40.8 C (105.4 F) | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 43.6 C (110.5 F) | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 40.8 C (105.4 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 36.4 C (97.5 F) | -4.2 C (24.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 34.6 C (94.3 F) | -14.3 C (6.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 20.4 C (68.7 F) | -23.0 C (-9.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 10.4 C (50.7 F) | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 61 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 34 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 5 |
All-Time Record Progression
6 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-12-27 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 1991-12-27 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 1999-07-31 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 2002-06-07 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2007-06-08 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 2016-08-01 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 30.8 mm (1.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 19 January 2013 |
| Feb | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 28 February 1953 |
| Mar | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 24 March 2022 |
| Apr | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) | 22 April 2007 |
| May | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 18 May 2021 |
| Jun | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 7 June 2002 |
| Jul | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) | 9 July 1971 |
| Aug | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 17 August 2016 |
| Sep | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) | 26 September 1962 |
| Oct | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 24 October 2010 |
| Nov | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) | 7 November 1990 |
| Dec | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 18 December 1958 |
Period of Record Coverage
1951 to 2023| 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 | 366 | 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 | 184 | 50% | No |
| 2014 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 99 | 27% | No |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2018 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 2019 | 72 | 20% | No |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 114 | 31% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2023 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 34.1 C (93.4 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 24 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 April 2023 | Dunhuang, CN | daily low min | -5.2 C (22.6 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 April 2023 | Dunhuang, CN | daily low min | -5.3 C (22.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 62 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 2023 | Dunhuang, CN | daily rain | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 2023 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2023 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 40 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 2023 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | tie | 44 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily rain | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 59 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 30.5 C (86.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 44 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 31.4 C (88.5 F) | tie | 49 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 0 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | tie | 59 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high min | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 37.3 C (99.1 F) | tie | 71 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 July 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 37.6 C (99.7 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 69 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 38.0 C (100.4 F) | tie | 71 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2022 | Dunhuang, CN | daily high max | 38.7 C (101.7 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 17 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
66 complete years, 1951 to 2022| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 11.0 C | +0.92 C |
| 1952 | 10.3 C | +0.22 C |
| 1953 | 11.0 C | +0.88 C |
| 1954 | 9.0 C | -1.13 C |
| 1955 | 9.6 C | -0.45 C |
| 1956 | 9.5 C | -0.56 C |
| 1957 | 9.4 C | -0.73 C |
| 1958 | 9.9 C | -0.19 C |
| 1959 | 9.9 C | -0.23 C |
| 1960 | 10.0 C | -0.05 C |
| 1961 | 9.7 C | -0.41 C |
| 1962 | 9.7 C | -0.35 C |
| 1963 | 10.4 C | +0.27 C |
| 1964 | 9.7 C | -0.44 C |
| 1965 | 10.2 C | +0.08 C |
| 1966 | 10.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 1967 | 8.6 C | -1.50 C |
| 1968 | 9.4 C | -0.66 C |
| 1969 | 9.2 C | -0.87 C |
| 1970 | 9.1 C | -1.01 C |
| 1971 | 9.9 C | -0.21 C |
| 1972 | 9.5 C | -0.63 C |
| 1973 | 9.9 C | -0.21 C |
| 1974 | 9.0 C | -1.05 C |
| 1975 | 9.4 C | -0.70 C |
| 1976 | 8.9 C | -1.18 C |
| 1977 | 9.7 C | -0.41 C |
| 1978 | 9.7 C | -0.37 C |
| 1979 | 9.3 C | -0.78 C |
| 1980 | 10.2 C | +0.08 C |
| 1981 | 9.6 C | -0.52 C |
| 1982 | 10.1 C | +0.02 C |
| 1983 | 9.5 C | -0.56 C |
| 1984 | 8.9 C | -1.24 C |
| 1985 | 9.7 C | -0.39 C |
| 1986 | 9.6 C | -0.49 C |
| 1987 | 10.4 C | +0.32 C |
| 1988 | 10.0 C | -0.12 C |
| 1989 | 10.0 C | -0.11 C |
| 1990 | 10.3 C | +0.19 C |
| 1991 | 10.3 C | +0.16 C |
| 1992 | 9.4 C | -0.66 C |
| 1993 | 9.7 C | -0.39 C |
| 1994 | 10.4 C | +0.35 C |
| 1995 | 9.7 C | -0.36 C |
| 1996 | 9.7 C | -0.38 C |
| 1997 | 10.6 C | +0.51 C |
| 1998 | 11.3 C | +1.22 C |
| 1999 | 11.0 C | +0.94 C |
| 2000 | 10.4 C | +0.34 C |
| 2001 | 10.7 C | +0.59 C |
| 2002 | 11.2 C | +1.13 C |
| 2003 | 10.5 C | +0.37 C |
| 2004 | 11.2 C | +1.14 C |
| 2005 | 10.6 C | +0.48 C |
| 2006 | 11.4 C | +1.32 C |
| 2007 | 11.5 C | +1.42 C |
| 2008 | 10.8 C | +0.66 C |
| 2009 | 11.0 C | +0.90 C |
| 2010 | 11.0 C | +0.86 C |
| 2011 | 10.8 C | +0.74 C |
| 2012 | 10.5 C | +0.40 C |
| 2014 | 10.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 2020 | 10.8 C | +0.73 C |
| 2021 | 11.1 C | +1.02 C |
| 2022 | 11.6 C | +1.52 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1951 to 2022. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 66 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1951 to 2022 | 66 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1951 to 2022 | 66 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1951 to 2022 | 66 | 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 2023| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 43.6 C (110.5 F) | 1952 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) | 73 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) | 1991 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) | 73 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 2002 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 73 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 1971 | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 70 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 221 days | 2008 | 117 days | 73 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 1952 | 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 1953 | 41.4 C (106.5 F) |
| 1954 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1955 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1956 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 1957 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1958 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1959 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1960 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 1961 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1962 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1963 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1964 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1965 | 40.8 C (105.4 F) |
| 1966 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1967 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 1968 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1969 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1970 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1971 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1972 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 1973 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1974 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1975 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1976 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1977 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 1978 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1979 | 35.4 C (95.7 F) |
| 1980 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1981 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1982 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1983 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1984 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1985 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 1986 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1987 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1988 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 1989 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1991 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1992 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1993 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 1994 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1995 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1996 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1997 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1998 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1999 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2000 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 2001 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 2002 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 2003 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2004 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2005 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 2006 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2007 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2008 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2009 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 2010 | 41.2 C (106.2 F) |
| 2011 | 41.3 C (106.3 F) |
| 2012 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 2013 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 2014 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 2015 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 2016 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2017 | 4.8 C (40.6 F) |
| 2018 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 2019 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2020 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 2021 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2022 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2023 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1952 | -22.9 C (-9.2 F) |
| 1953 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 1954 | -27.6 C (-17.7 F) |
| 1955 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1956 | -25.2 C (-13.4 F) |
| 1957 | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) |
| 1958 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 1959 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 1960 | -20.3 C (-4.5 F) |
| 1961 | -22.5 C (-8.5 F) |
| 1962 | -20.8 C (-5.4 F) |
| 1963 | -21.2 C (-6.2 F) |
| 1964 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1965 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 1966 | -21.8 C (-7.2 F) |
| 1967 | -24.6 C (-12.3 F) |
| 1968 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 1969 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 1970 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1971 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 1972 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 1973 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 1974 | -23.0 C (-9.4 F) |
| 1975 | -23.7 C (-10.7 F) |
| 1976 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 1977 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) |
| 1978 | -21.9 C (-7.4 F) |
| 1979 | -28.5 C (-19.3 F) |
| 1980 | -25.1 C (-13.2 F) |
| 1981 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 1982 | -18.7 C (-1.7 F) |
| 1983 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 1984 | -23.5 C (-10.3 F) |
| 1985 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 1986 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 1987 | -17.6 C (0.3 F) |
| 1988 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 1989 | -22.5 C (-8.5 F) |
| 1990 | -18.6 C (-1.5 F) |
| 1991 | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 1992 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 1993 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 1994 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 1995 | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) |
| 1996 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1997 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 1998 | -21.4 C (-6.5 F) |
| 1999 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) |
| 2000 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 2001 | -26.4 C (-15.5 F) |
| 2002 | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) |
| 2003 | -21.2 C (-6.2 F) |
| 2004 | -24.9 C (-12.8 F) |
| 2005 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2006 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 2007 | -19.1 C (-2.4 F) |
| 2008 | -25.7 C (-14.3 F) |
| 2009 | -19.6 C (-3.3 F) |
| 2010 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 2011 | -22.1 C (-7.8 F) |
| 2012 | -24.9 C (-12.8 F) |
| 2013 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 2014 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 2015 | -19.2 C (-2.6 F) |
| 2016 | -21.3 C (-6.3 F) |
| 2017 | -19.2 C (-2.6 F) |
| 2018 | -21.3 C (-6.3 F) |
| 2019 | -20.9 C (-5.6 F) |
| 2020 | -18.4 C (-1.1 F) |
| 2021 | -21.8 C (-7.2 F) |
| 2022 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 2023 | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) |
| 1952 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1953 | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1954 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1955 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1956 | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) |
| 1957 | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) |
| 1958 | 14.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1959 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1960 | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1961 | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) |
| 1962 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1963 | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1964 | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) |
| 1965 | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1966 | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) |
| 1967 | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1968 | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1969 | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1970 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1971 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1972 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1974 | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1975 | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1976 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1977 | 15.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1979 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1981 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1982 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1983 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 1984 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) |
| 1986 | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) |
| 1987 | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1988 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1990 | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1991 | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) |
| 1992 | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1993 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1994 | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1995 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1996 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1997 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1998 | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1999 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 2000 | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) |
| 2001 | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2002 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2004 | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2005 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2007 | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2008 | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) |
| 2009 | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) |
| 2010 | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2011 | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2012 | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2013 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2014 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2015 | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) |
| 2016 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2018 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2019 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2020 | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) |
| 2021 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2022 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2023 | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1952 | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1954 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1955 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1956 | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) |
| 1957 | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) |
| 1958 | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1959 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1960 | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) |
| 1961 | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) |
| 1962 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1963 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1964 | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) |
| 1965 | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1966 | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) |
| 1967 | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1968 | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1969 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1970 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1971 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1972 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1974 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1975 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1976 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1977 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1979 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1981 | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1982 | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1983 | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) |
| 1984 | 15.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1985 | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) |
| 1986 | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) |
| 1987 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1988 | 13.1 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1990 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1991 | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1992 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1993 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1994 | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1995 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1996 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1998 | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1999 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 2000 | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2001 | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2002 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2004 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2005 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2007 | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2008 | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) |
| 2009 | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) |
| 2010 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2011 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2014 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2015 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2016 | n/a |
| 2017 | n/a |
| 2018 | n/a |
| 2019 | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) |
| 2020 | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) |
| 2021 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2022 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2023 | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 102 days |
| 1952 | 117 days |
| 1953 | 74 days |
| 1954 | 112 days |
| 1955 | 182 days |
| 1956 | 128 days |
| 1957 | 115 days |
| 1958 | 82 days |
| 1959 | 108 days |
| 1960 | 166 days |
| 1961 | 129 days |
| 1962 | 138 days |
| 1963 | 154 days |
| 1964 | 98 days |
| 1965 | 145 days |
| 1966 | 147 days |
| 1967 | 90 days |
| 1968 | 160 days |
| 1969 | 120 days |
| 1970 | 69 days |
| 1971 | 162 days |
| 1972 | 167 days |
| 1973 | 138 days |
| 1974 | 137 days |
| 1975 | 129 days |
| 1976 | 107 days |
| 1977 | 117 days |
| 1978 | 94 days |
| 1979 | 88 days |
| 1980 | 162 days |
| 1981 | 103 days |
| 1982 | 125 days |
| 1983 | 116 days |
| 1984 | 151 days |
| 1985 | 116 days |
| 1986 | 168 days |
| 1987 | 111 days |
| 1988 | 127 days |
| 1989 | 163 days |
| 1990 | 105 days |
| 1991 | 121 days |
| 1992 | 126 days |
| 1993 | 125 days |
| 1994 | 120 days |
| 1995 | 83 days |
| 1996 | 133 days |
| 1997 | 195 days |
| 1998 | 124 days |
| 1999 | 90 days |
| 2000 | 163 days |
| 2001 | 97 days |
| 2002 | 116 days |
| 2003 | 94 days |
| 2004 | 72 days |
| 2005 | 98 days |
| 2006 | 134 days |
| 2007 | 105 days |
| 2008 | 221 days |
| 2009 | 119 days |
| 2010 | 68 days |
| 2011 | 139 days |
| 2012 | 131 days |
| 2013 | 4 days |
| 2014 | 6 days |
| 2015 | 3 days |
| 2016 | 3 days |
| 2017 | 4 days |
| 2018 | 3 days |
| 2019 | 29 days |
| 2020 | 148 days |
| 2021 | 117 days |
| 2022 | 117 days |
| 2023 | 81 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
66 years with a frostAcross 66 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Dunhuang falls on 15 April and the median first autumn frost on 9 October, which leaves a median of 176 days between them.
In 1987 to 2022 the median growing season was 181 days. That is 8 days more than in 1951 to 1980.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1951 to 1980) | Recent period (1987 to 2022) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 15 April | 18 April | 13 April | 5 days earlier | -1.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 9 October | 5 October | 11 October | 6 days later | +0.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 176 days | 173 days | 181 days | 8 days more | +2.3 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
65 years, 1951 to 2022A day with at least 9.4 mm (0.37 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 31.9 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | |
| 5 years | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) | Longer than the 65 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, 65 years of values from 1951 to 2022.
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: 30.8 mm (1.2 in) in 2002; 29.2 mm (1.1 in) in 2021; 27.1 mm (1.1 in) in 1971.
Climate Twins
2002 to 2022 against 1961 to 1990Over 2002 to 2022, Dunhuang had a mean temperature of 10.9 C (51.7 F) and 42.3 mm (1.7 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Qiemo/Qarqan (China, 818 km away), Tikanlik (China, 594 km away) and Kuqa (China, 1,000 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qiemo/Qarqan | China | 818 km (508 mi) | 10.6 C (51.0 F) | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) | 0.77 |
| Tikanlik | China | 594 km (369 mi) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) | 0.93 |
| Kuqa | China | 1,000 km (621 mi) | 11.6 C (53.0 F) | 64.9 mm (2.6 in) | 1.02 |
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.
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