Kunming Weather Records (CHM00056778)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kunming (CHM00056778), China, with 75 years of record.
Key Facts for Kunming
- Kunming (CHM00056778) is a weather station in China at 25.02 latitude and 102.68 longitude, 1,892 m (6,207 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1951 to 2025, 75 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kunming still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kunming set a daily record high maximum temperature of 29.1 C (84.4 F) on 30 July 2025.
About the Station
- Location: China, 25.02 latitude, 102.68 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,892 m (6,207 ft).
- Period of record: 1951 to 2025, 75 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
8 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | -5.4 C (22.3 F) | 22.4 C (72.3 F) | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| Feb | 26.4 C (79.5 F) | -2.9 C (26.8 F) | 23.1 C (73.6 F) | 4.1 C (39.4 F) |
| Mar | 28.5 C (83.3 F) | -5.2 C (22.6 F) | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | 3.0 C (37.4 F) |
| Apr | 30.5 C (86.9 F) | 0.5 C (32.9 F) | 27.7 C (81.9 F) | 5.9 C (42.6 F) |
| May | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 5.5 C (41.9 F) | 29.6 C (85.3 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| Jun | 32.6 C (90.7 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 29.2 C (84.6 F) | 14.3 C (57.7 F) |
| Jul | 30.3 C (86.5 F) | 11.6 C (52.9 F) | 29.3 C (84.7 F) | 16.4 C (61.5 F) |
| Aug | 30.3 C (86.5 F) | 8.8 C (47.8 F) | 29.5 C (85.1 F) | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| Sep | 30.4 C (86.7 F) | 6.2 C (43.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 2.0 C (35.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 25.3 C (77.5 F) | -2.9 C (26.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 35 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 65 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 12 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-12-27 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1983-12-29 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1986-06-07 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1987-06-21 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.1 C (68.2 F) |
| 1998-06-18 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.3 C (68.5 F) |
| 2004-07-01 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 2014-05-24 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 32.6 C (90.7 F) |
| 2014-05-25 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 165.4 mm (6.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) | 11 January 1999 |
| Feb | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 8 February 1977 |
| Mar | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 8 March 1973 |
| Apr | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 27 April 1970 |
| May | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) | 7 May 1999 |
| Jun | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) | 7 June 1986 |
| Jul | 121.0 mm (4.8 in) | 2 July 2008 |
| Aug | 110.4 mm (4.3 in) | 1 August 1959 |
| Sep | 153.3 mm (6.0 in) | 16 September 1957 |
| Oct | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) | 20 October 1961 |
| Nov | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 7 November 1981 |
| Dec | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 1 December 1957 |
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 | 364 | 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 | 365 | 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 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | 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 | 364 | 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 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 169 | 46% | No |
| 2014 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2015 | 80 | 22% | No |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2018 | 28 | 8% | No |
| 2019 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 2020 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2021 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2023 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 2024 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2025 | 229 | 63% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 3 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily rain | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) | 50 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily low max | 14.3 C (57.7 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 35 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 51 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 April 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 22 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 March 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily low max | 14.5 C (58.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 40 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily low max | 14.5 C (58.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 51 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily low max | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily low max | 3.4 C (38.1 F) | 3.1 C (5.6 F) | 25 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 January 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max (Tie) | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 22.4 C (72.3 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 15 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 2025 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 22.4 C (72.3 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 15 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 2024 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 20.3 C (68.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 26 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 2024 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 2024 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 27 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2024 | Kunming, CN | daily rain | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) | 72 years | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| 30 August 2024 | Kunming, CN | daily high max | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 13 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
62 complete years, 1951 to 2012| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 15.8 C | +0.08 C |
| 1952 | 15.8 C | +0.03 C |
| 1953 | 16.1 C | +0.32 C |
| 1954 | 15.9 C | +0.12 C |
| 1955 | 15.4 C | -0.33 C |
| 1956 | 15.4 C | -0.31 C |
| 1957 | 15.3 C | -0.41 C |
| 1958 | 15.3 C | -0.42 C |
| 1959 | 15.1 C | -0.64 C |
| 1960 | 15.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1961 | 15.3 C | -0.44 C |
| 1962 | 15.2 C | -0.59 C |
| 1963 | 15.0 C | -0.77 C |
| 1964 | 15.3 C | -0.50 C |
| 1965 | 15.0 C | -0.75 C |
| 1966 | 15.4 C | -0.34 C |
| 1967 | 14.9 C | -0.90 C |
| 1968 | 15.4 C | -0.33 C |
| 1969 | 15.4 C | -0.31 C |
| 1970 | 14.9 C | -0.85 C |
| 1971 | 14.4 C | -1.40 C |
| 1972 | 15.0 C | -0.76 C |
| 1973 | 15.5 C | -0.29 C |
| 1974 | 14.9 C | -0.85 C |
| 1975 | 15.2 C | -0.56 C |
| 1976 | 14.8 C | -0.96 C |
| 1977 | 14.9 C | -0.88 C |
| 1978 | 14.7 C | -1.02 C |
| 1979 | 15.1 C | -0.62 C |
| 1980 | 15.4 C | -0.32 C |
| 1981 | 15.6 C | -0.14 C |
| 1982 | 15.1 C | -0.63 C |
| 1983 | 14.9 C | -0.81 C |
| 1984 | 15.5 C | -0.26 C |
| 1985 | 15.2 C | -0.58 C |
| 1986 | 15.3 C | -0.48 C |
| 1987 | 15.9 C | +0.10 C |
| 1988 | 15.8 C | +0.09 C |
| 1989 | 15.5 C | -0.28 C |
| 1990 | 15.3 C | -0.43 C |
| 1991 | 15.8 C | +0.03 C |
| 1992 | 15.1 C | -0.66 C |
| 1993 | 15.8 C | +0.04 C |
| 1994 | 16.4 C | +0.63 C |
| 1995 | 16.2 C | +0.47 C |
| 1996 | 16.3 C | +0.50 C |
| 1997 | 15.8 C | +0.02 C |
| 1998 | 17.1 C | +1.38 C |
| 1999 | 17.4 C | +1.63 C |
| 2000 | 16.6 C | +0.82 C |
| 2001 | 16.8 C | +1.02 C |
| 2002 | 16.8 C | +1.06 C |
| 2003 | 17.1 C | +1.36 C |
| 2004 | 16.5 C | +0.72 C |
| 2005 | 17.4 C | +1.67 C |
| 2006 | 17.1 C | +1.39 C |
| 2007 | 16.4 C | +0.68 C |
| 2008 | 16.3 C | +0.54 C |
| 2009 | 17.5 C | +1.71 C |
| 2010 | 17.3 C | +1.59 C |
| 2011 | 16.3 C | +0.55 C |
| 2012 | 17.1 C | +1.32 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade over 1951 to 2012. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.4 to 0.7) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 62 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.4 to 0.7) per decade | 1951 to 2012 | 62 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 1951 to 2012 | 62 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.4 C (0.4 to 0.5) per decade | 0.8 F (0.6 to 1.0) per decade | 1951 to 2012 | 62 | 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) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 2014 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | 75 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 1983 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) | 75 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) | 1986 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 75 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 210.5 mm (8.3 in) | 2023 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) | 75 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 97 days | 1984 | 42 days | 75 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1952 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1953 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1954 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1955 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 1956 | 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 1957 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1958 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 1959 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1960 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1961 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1962 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1963 | 30.8 C (87.4 F) |
| 1964 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1965 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1966 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1967 | 30.7 C (87.3 F) |
| 1968 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1969 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 1970 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 1971 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1972 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1973 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1974 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1975 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1976 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 1977 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1978 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1979 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1980 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1981 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1982 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1983 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 1984 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1985 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1986 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1987 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1988 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
| 1989 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 1990 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1991 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1992 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 1993 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1994 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1995 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1996 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1997 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 1998 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1999 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 2000 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 2001 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 2002 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 2003 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 2004 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 2005 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2006 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 2007 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2008 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 2009 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 2010 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 2011 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2012 | 30.9 C (87.6 F) |
| 2013 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2014 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2015 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 2016 | 17.3 C (63.1 F) |
| 2017 | 17.3 C (63.1 F) |
| 2018 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 2019 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2020 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 2021 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 2022 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 2023 | 32.6 C (90.7 F) |
| 2024 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 2025 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1952 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 1953 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1954 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1955 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1956 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1957 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 1958 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1959 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1960 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| 1961 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 1962 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 1963 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1964 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 1965 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1966 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1967 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 1968 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1969 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| 1970 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1971 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1972 | -2.3 C (27.9 F) |
| 1973 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1974 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 1975 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 1976 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1977 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1978 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1979 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1980 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1981 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1982 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1983 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1984 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1985 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1986 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1987 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1988 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 1989 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1990 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1991 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 1992 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1993 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 1994 | 1.2 C (34.2 F) |
| 1995 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1996 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 1997 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1998 | 0.9 C (33.6 F) |
| 1999 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 2000 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 2001 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2002 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 2003 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 2004 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2005 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 2006 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 2007 | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| 2008 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 2009 | 0.3 C (32.5 F) |
| 2010 | 0.3 C (32.5 F) |
| 2011 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 2012 | -2.3 C (27.9 F) |
| 2013 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 2014 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 2015 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 2016 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 2017 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2018 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 2019 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 2020 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 2021 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 2022 | 0.8 C (33.4 F) |
| 2023 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2024 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| 2025 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1955 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 153.3 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1958 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 110.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1960 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1962 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1964 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1965 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1967 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1971 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1972 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1973 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1975 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1976 | 71.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1977 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1978 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1979 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1980 | 79.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1982 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1984 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1985 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1986 | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1987 | 29.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 80.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1989 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1991 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1992 | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1993 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1994 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1996 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1997 | 84.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1998 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1999 | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2000 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2001 | 93.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2002 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2003 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2004 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2005 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2006 | 86.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2007 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2008 | 121.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2009 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2010 | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2011 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2012 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2013 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2014 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2015 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2017 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2018 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2020 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2021 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2022 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2023 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2024 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2025 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1952 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1953 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1954 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1955 | 119.7 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1956 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1957 | 191.9 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1958 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1959 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1960 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1961 | 133.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1962 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1963 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1964 | 178.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1965 | 134.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1966 | 209.2 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1967 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1969 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1970 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1971 | 184.2 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1972 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1973 | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1974 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1975 | 167.3 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1976 | 130.7 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1977 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1978 | 163.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1979 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1980 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1981 | 138.3 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1982 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1983 | 197.0 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1984 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1985 | 139.3 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1986 | 191.3 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1987 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 104.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1989 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1990 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1991 | 121.3 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1992 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1993 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1994 | 165.0 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1995 | 116.7 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1996 | 92.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 164.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1998 | 146.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1999 | 145.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2000 | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2002 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2003 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2004 | 130.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2005 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2006 | 138.6 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2007 | 140.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2008 | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2009 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2010 | 91.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2011 | 106.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2012 | 130.7 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2013 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2014 | 180.3 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2015 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2016 | 190.0 mm (7.5 in) |
| 2017 | 154.5 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2018 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2019 | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2020 | 183.5 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2021 | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2022 | 205.8 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2023 | 210.5 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2024 | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2025 | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 79 days |
| 1952 | 54 days |
| 1953 | 37 days |
| 1954 | 47 days |
| 1955 | 46 days |
| 1956 | 38 days |
| 1957 | 42 days |
| 1958 | 55 days |
| 1959 | 53 days |
| 1960 | 43 days |
| 1961 | 21 days |
| 1962 | 43 days |
| 1963 | 68 days |
| 1964 | 34 days |
| 1965 | 34 days |
| 1966 | 80 days |
| 1967 | 42 days |
| 1968 | 47 days |
| 1969 | 59 days |
| 1970 | 27 days |
| 1971 | 40 days |
| 1972 | 43 days |
| 1973 | 21 days |
| 1974 | 43 days |
| 1975 | 23 days |
| 1976 | 31 days |
| 1977 | 37 days |
| 1978 | 40 days |
| 1979 | 46 days |
| 1980 | 54 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 29 days |
| 1983 | 39 days |
| 1984 | 97 days |
| 1985 | 32 days |
| 1986 | 61 days |
| 1987 | 55 days |
| 1988 | 45 days |
| 1989 | 46 days |
| 1990 | 30 days |
| 1991 | 29 days |
| 1992 | 42 days |
| 1993 | 43 days |
| 1994 | 33 days |
| 1995 | 58 days |
| 1996 | 51 days |
| 1997 | 21 days |
| 1998 | 30 days |
| 1999 | 58 days |
| 2000 | 32 days |
| 2001 | 50 days |
| 2002 | 35 days |
| 2003 | 33 days |
| 2004 | 44 days |
| 2005 | 41 days |
| 2006 | 47 days |
| 2007 | 58 days |
| 2008 | 54 days |
| 2009 | 60 days |
| 2010 | 60 days |
| 2011 | 56 days |
| 2012 | 48 days |
| 2013 | 6 days |
| 2014 | 4 days |
| 2015 | 4 days |
| 2016 | 2 days |
| 2017 | 3 days |
| 2018 | 6 days |
| 2019 | 22 days |
| 2020 | 29 days |
| 2021 | 37 days |
| 2022 | 39 days |
| 2023 | 53 days |
| 2024 | 37 days |
| 2025 | 24 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
38 years with a frostAcross 38 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Kunming falls on 14 February and the median first autumn frost on 15 December, which leaves a median of 305 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1961 to 2012) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 14 February | n/a | 14 February | n/a | -5.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 15 December | n/a | 16 December | n/a | +0.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 305 days | n/a | 306 days | n/a | +5.7 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 72.3 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 142.3 mm (5.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 119.5 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 142.3 mm (5.6 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: 165.4 mm (6.5 in) in 1986; 153.3 mm (6.0 in) in 1957; 121.0 mm (4.8 in) in 2008.
Station Changes
3 suspected3 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Kunming, at 1958, 1981 and 1993. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 3 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1958 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 3 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1981 ran 0.2 C (0.3 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
- Relative to 3 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1993 ran 0.7 C (1.2 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | -0.4 | -0.7 | likely | 3 |
| 1981 | +0.2 | +0.3 | possible | 3 |
| 1993 | +0.7 | +1.2 | 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.
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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).