Minqin Weather Records (CHM00052681)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Minqin (CHM00052681), China, with 73 years of record.
Key Facts for Minqin
- Minqin (CHM00052681) is a weather station in China at 38.63 latitude and 103.08 longitude, 1,367 m (4,485 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1953 to 2025, 73 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Minqin still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Minqin set a daily record high maximum temperature of 38.3 C (100.9 F) on 17 August 2025.
About the Station
- Location: China, 38.63 latitude, 103.08 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,367 m (4,485 ft).
- Period of record: 1953 to 2025, 73 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
11 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | -17.3 C (0.9 F) |
| Feb | 22.9 C (73.2 F) | -29.5 C (-21.1 F) | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| Mar | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | -21.9 C (-7.4 F) | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | -10.2 C (13.6 F) |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -13.7 C (7.3 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| May | 35.4 C (95.7 F) | -5.9 C (21.4 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 4.2 C (39.6 F) |
| Jun | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 3.0 C (37.4 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 11.3 C (52.3 F) |
| Jul | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | 37.3 C (99.1 F) | 13.8 C (56.8 F) |
| Aug | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 14.5 C (58.1 F) |
| Sep | 35.4 C (95.7 F) | -5.4 C (22.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 29.7 C (85.5 F) | -12.9 C (8.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -23.8 C (-10.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 17.3 C (63.1 F) | -27.3 C (-17.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 44 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 45 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 19 |
All-Time Record Progression
10 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-14 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997-07-22 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2008-01-23 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -27.5 C (-17.5 F) |
| 2008-01-30 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| 2008-01-31 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2008-02-01 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -29.5 C (-21.1 F) |
| 2010-07-29 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 24.6 C (76.3 F) |
| 2010-07-30 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2022-07-31 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2025-07-14 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 49.8 mm (2.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 19 January 2008 |
| Feb | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 2 February 2024 |
| Mar | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 22 March 2016 |
| Apr | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 27 April 1964 |
| May | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 9 May 1998 |
| Jun | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 14 June 1994 |
| Jul | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 31 July 2022 |
| Aug | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) | 11 August 2006 |
| Sep | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 18 September 1957 |
| Oct | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 24 October 2010 |
| Nov | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 2 November 1975 |
| Dec | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 24 December 1991 |
Period of Record Coverage
1953 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 364 | 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 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 2015 | 87 | 24% | No |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 2018 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 2019 | 72 | 20% | No |
| 2020 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2021 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2023 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2024 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 2025 | 233 | 64% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 50 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 August 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high min | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 3 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 50 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high min | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 68 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2025 | Minqin, CN | all-time high min | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 14 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 64 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 52 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high min | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 15 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 0 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high min | 19.1 C (66.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 3 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 62 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 34 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily low min | -8.6 C (16.5 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 67 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 March 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily low min | -10.2 C (13.6 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 67 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily low max | 3.4 C (38.1 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 67 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 56 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily high max | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 56 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 2025 | Minqin, CN | daily rain | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 18 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
65 complete years, 1953 to 2024| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 8.3 C | -0.65 C |
| 1954 | 8.0 C | -0.97 C |
| 1955 | 9.0 C | +0.03 C |
| 1956 | 7.9 C | -0.98 C |
| 1957 | 8.1 C | -0.78 C |
| 1958 | 8.8 C | -0.10 C |
| 1959 | 8.4 C | -0.55 C |
| 1960 | 8.6 C | -0.35 C |
| 1961 | 8.4 C | -0.52 C |
| 1962 | 7.5 C | -1.43 C |
| 1963 | 8.7 C | -0.21 C |
| 1964 | 8.5 C | -0.39 C |
| 1965 | 8.6 C | -0.30 C |
| 1966 | 8.6 C | -0.36 C |
| 1967 | 6.9 C | -1.98 C |
| 1968 | 7.6 C | -1.34 C |
| 1969 | 7.9 C | -1.07 C |
| 1970 | 7.7 C | -1.22 C |
| 1971 | 8.3 C | -0.65 C |
| 1972 | 8.3 C | -0.63 C |
| 1973 | 8.6 C | -0.35 C |
| 1974 | 7.9 C | -1.00 C |
| 1975 | 8.4 C | -0.52 C |
| 1976 | 7.8 C | -1.13 C |
| 1977 | 8.3 C | -0.58 C |
| 1978 | 8.8 C | -0.14 C |
| 1979 | 8.6 C | -0.31 C |
| 1980 | 8.5 C | -0.42 C |
| 1981 | 8.3 C | -0.59 C |
| 1982 | 8.9 C | +0.00 C |
| 1983 | 8.4 C | -0.55 C |
| 1984 | 7.7 C | -1.20 C |
| 1985 | 8.3 C | -0.60 C |
| 1986 | 8.4 C | -0.52 C |
| 1987 | 9.6 C | +0.67 C |
| 1988 | 8.6 C | -0.30 C |
| 1989 | 8.8 C | -0.08 C |
| 1990 | 9.4 C | +0.51 C |
| 1991 | 9.0 C | +0.09 C |
| 1992 | 8.8 C | -0.10 C |
| 1993 | 8.6 C | -0.33 C |
| 1994 | 9.4 C | +0.47 C |
| 1995 | 8.6 C | -0.33 C |
| 1996 | 8.6 C | -0.32 C |
| 1997 | 9.3 C | +0.37 C |
| 1998 | 10.4 C | +1.43 C |
| 1999 | 10.1 C | +1.21 C |
| 2000 | 9.3 C | +0.42 C |
| 2001 | 9.5 C | +0.59 C |
| 2002 | 9.8 C | +0.91 C |
| 2003 | 9.4 C | +0.45 C |
| 2004 | 9.7 C | +0.78 C |
| 2005 | 9.4 C | +0.48 C |
| 2006 | 10.1 C | +1.21 C |
| 2007 | 9.9 C | +0.97 C |
| 2008 | 9.1 C | +0.15 C |
| 2009 | 10.1 C | +1.17 C |
| 2010 | 10.0 C | +1.08 C |
| 2011 | 9.2 C | +0.26 C |
| 2012 | 9.2 C | +0.25 C |
| 2020 | 10.4 C | +1.47 C |
| 2021 | 11.3 C | +2.35 C |
| 2022 | 10.8 C | +1.88 C |
| 2023 | 11.4 C | +2.50 C |
| 2024 | 11.0 C | +2.10 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.4) per decade over 1953 to 2024. In Fahrenheit: 0.7 F (0.6 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 65 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 0.4) per decade | 0.7 F (0.6 to 0.8) per decade | 1953 to 2024 | 65 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.6 F (0.4 to 0.7) per decade | 1953 to 2024 | 65 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.4 C (0.4 to 0.5) per decade | 0.8 F (0.7 to 0.9) per decade | 1953 to 2024 | 65 | 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
1953 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 2010 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 73 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -29.5 C (-21.1 F) | 2008 | -23.1 C (-9.6 F) | 73 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 2022 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 73 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) | 1973 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 73 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 141 days | 1966 | 82 days | 73 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1954 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1955 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1956 | 34.7 C (94.5 F) |
| 1957 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1958 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 1959 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1960 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 1961 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1964 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1965 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1966 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1967 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1968 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1969 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1970 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1971 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1972 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1973 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1974 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1975 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1976 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 1977 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 1978 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1979 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1980 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1981 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1982 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1983 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1984 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 1985 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1986 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1987 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 1988 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1989 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1990 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1991 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1992 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1993 | 34.6 C (94.3 F) |
| 1994 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1995 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 1996 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1997 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1998 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1999 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 2000 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 2001 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 2002 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 2003 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 2004 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2005 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2006 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 2007 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2008 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2009 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 2010 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2011 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2012 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 2013 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2014 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2015 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2016 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2017 | 8.5 C (47.3 F) |
| 2018 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 2019 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2020 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2021 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 2022 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2023 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 2024 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 2025 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | -22.3 C (-8.1 F) |
| 1954 | -27.3 C (-17.1 F) |
| 1955 | -26.2 C (-15.2 F) |
| 1956 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1957 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 1958 | -25.4 C (-13.7 F) |
| 1959 | -22.5 C (-8.5 F) |
| 1960 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 1961 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1962 | -25.2 C (-13.4 F) |
| 1963 | -27.0 C (-16.6 F) |
| 1964 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 1965 | -23.4 C (-10.1 F) |
| 1966 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1967 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1968 | -26.3 C (-15.3 F) |
| 1969 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1970 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 1971 | -23.4 C (-10.1 F) |
| 1972 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 1973 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1974 | -20.9 C (-5.6 F) |
| 1975 | -26.6 C (-15.9 F) |
| 1976 | -25.5 C (-13.9 F) |
| 1977 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1978 | -20.9 C (-5.6 F) |
| 1979 | -23.1 C (-9.6 F) |
| 1980 | -24.6 C (-12.3 F) |
| 1981 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 1982 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1983 | -24.0 C (-11.2 F) |
| 1984 | -24.2 C (-11.6 F) |
| 1985 | -22.3 C (-8.1 F) |
| 1986 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1987 | -17.4 C (0.7 F) |
| 1988 | -24.7 C (-12.5 F) |
| 1989 | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) |
| 1990 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 1991 | -26.8 C (-16.2 F) |
| 1992 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 1993 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 1994 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1995 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 1996 | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) |
| 1997 | -19.0 C (-2.2 F) |
| 1998 | -23.1 C (-9.6 F) |
| 1999 | -21.8 C (-7.2 F) |
| 2000 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 2001 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 2002 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 2003 | -23.7 C (-10.7 F) |
| 2004 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 2005 | -21.2 C (-6.2 F) |
| 2006 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 2007 | -19.6 C (-3.3 F) |
| 2008 | -29.5 C (-21.1 F) |
| 2009 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 2010 | -20.7 C (-5.3 F) |
| 2011 | -23.1 C (-9.6 F) |
| 2012 | -25.1 C (-13.2 F) |
| 2013 | -22.5 C (-8.5 F) |
| 2014 | -18.1 C (-0.6 F) |
| 2015 | -17.1 C (1.2 F) |
| 2016 | -23.8 C (-10.8 F) |
| 2017 | -20.9 C (-5.6 F) |
| 2018 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) |
| 2019 | -19.1 C (-2.4 F) |
| 2020 | -22.3 C (-8.1 F) |
| 2021 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 2022 | -19.2 C (-2.6 F) |
| 2023 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 2024 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2025 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1954 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1955 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1956 | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1957 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1958 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1959 | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) |
| 1960 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1961 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1962 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1963 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1964 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1965 | 15.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1966 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1967 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1968 | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1969 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1972 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1973 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1974 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1975 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1976 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1977 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1979 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1981 | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1982 | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1983 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1984 | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1986 | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1987 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1989 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1990 | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1991 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1992 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1994 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1995 | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1996 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1997 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1998 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1999 | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2000 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2001 | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2002 | 18.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2003 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2004 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2007 | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2008 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2009 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2010 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2011 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2012 | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2013 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2014 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2015 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2016 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2017 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2018 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2019 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2020 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2021 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2022 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2023 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2024 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2025 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1954 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1955 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1957 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1958 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1959 | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) |
| 1960 | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1962 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1963 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1964 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1965 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1966 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 33.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1971 | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1972 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1974 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1975 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1976 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1977 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1979 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1981 | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1982 | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1983 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1985 | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1986 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1987 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1990 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1991 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1992 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1995 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1996 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1997 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1998 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1999 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 28.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2002 | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2004 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2005 | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2009 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2010 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2011 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2012 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2013 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 2014 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2016 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2017 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2018 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2019 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2020 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2022 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2023 | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2024 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2025 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 105 days |
| 1954 | 56 days |
| 1955 | 88 days |
| 1956 | 89 days |
| 1957 | 87 days |
| 1958 | 128 days |
| 1959 | 98 days |
| 1960 | 93 days |
| 1961 | 80 days |
| 1962 | 77 days |
| 1963 | 81 days |
| 1964 | 81 days |
| 1965 | 63 days |
| 1966 | 141 days |
| 1967 | 86 days |
| 1968 | 68 days |
| 1969 | 87 days |
| 1970 | 105 days |
| 1971 | 59 days |
| 1972 | 110 days |
| 1973 | 125 days |
| 1974 | 88 days |
| 1975 | 107 days |
| 1976 | 107 days |
| 1977 | 65 days |
| 1978 | 69 days |
| 1979 | 100 days |
| 1980 | 69 days |
| 1981 | 85 days |
| 1982 | 121 days |
| 1983 | 79 days |
| 1984 | 121 days |
| 1985 | 82 days |
| 1986 | 115 days |
| 1987 | 108 days |
| 1988 | 84 days |
| 1989 | 78 days |
| 1990 | 71 days |
| 1991 | 82 days |
| 1992 | 74 days |
| 1993 | 130 days |
| 1994 | 107 days |
| 1995 | 112 days |
| 1996 | 80 days |
| 1997 | 71 days |
| 1998 | 80 days |
| 1999 | 114 days |
| 2000 | 48 days |
| 2001 | 109 days |
| 2002 | 100 days |
| 2003 | 54 days |
| 2004 | 122 days |
| 2005 | 123 days |
| 2006 | 95 days |
| 2007 | 69 days |
| 2008 | 88 days |
| 2009 | 127 days |
| 2010 | 68 days |
| 2011 | 72 days |
| 2012 | 98 days |
| 2013 | 5 days |
| 2014 | 7 days |
| 2015 | 4 days |
| 2016 | 3 days |
| 2017 | 3 days |
| 2018 | 4 days |
| 2019 | 16 days |
| 2020 | 115 days |
| 2021 | 55 days |
| 2022 | 68 days |
| 2023 | 45 days |
| 2024 | 32 days |
| 2025 | 66 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
65 years with a frostAcross 65 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Minqin falls on 23 April and the median first autumn frost on 9 October, which leaves a median of 168 days between them.
In 1988 to 2024 the median growing season was 174 days. That is 14 days more than in 1953 to 1982.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1953 to 1982) | Recent period (1988 to 2024) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 23 April | 26 April | 18 April | 8 days earlier | -2.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 9 October | 6 October | 15 October | 9 days later | +2.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 168 days | 160 days | 174 days | 14 days more | +5.2 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, 1953 to 2024A day with at least 19.4 mm (0.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 55.5 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 55.5 mm (2.2 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 1953 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: 49.8 mm (2.0 in) in 2022; 48.0 mm (1.9 in) in 1994; 46.9 mm (1.8 in) in 2006.
Climate Twins
2003 to 2024 against 1961 to 1990Over 2003 to 2024, Minqin had a mean temperature of 10.1 C (50.1 F) and 121.2 mm (4.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Dunhuang (China, 741 km away), Qiemo/Qarqan (China, 1,527 km away) and Zharkent (Kazakhstan, 2,008 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunhuang | China | 741 km (460 mi) | 9.7 C (49.4 F) | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) | 0.65 |
| Qiemo/Qarqan | China | 1,527 km (949 mi) | 10.6 C (51.0 F) | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) | 0.94 |
| Zharkent | Kazakhstan | 2,008 km (1,248 mi) | 10.1 C (50.2 F) | 181.3 mm (7.1 in) | 1.04 |
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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