Climate types in Kunming

Kunming belongs to the subtropical plateau mountain monsoon climate with low latitude north latitude.

The annual temperature difference in Kunming is small, with the annual average temperature in the urban area around 15℃, the monthly average temperature in the hottest time around 19℃, and the monthly average temperature in the coldest time around 8℃. The highest extreme temperature in recent years is 3 1.2℃, and the lowest is -7.8℃.

Although Kunming is located in the subtropical north latitude, there is no heat in summer and no cold in winter in most parts of the country, and it is known as the "Spring City" at home and abroad. Characterized in that:

First, it is warm, dry and rainy in spring, and the daily temperature changes greatly. The average monthly temperature is mostly below 20℃.

Second, there is no intense heat in summer, and the rainfall is concentrated, accounting for more than 60% of the annual rainfall, with an average temperature of 22℃.

Third, the autumn is crisp, the weather is refreshing, the rain is reduced, and the frost period begins.

Fourth, winter is not cold, with plenty of sunshine, bright sunshine and little rain. The average monthly sunny day is about 20 days, sunshine is about 230 hours, and rainy day is about 4 days. The monthly rainfall only accounts for 3-5% of the whole year.

Kunming is a famous "spring city" with mild climate, no heat in summer, no severe cold in winter, spring-like seasons and pleasant climate. Every year from February to March in 65438+, flocks of red-billed gulls, fleeing from the cold wind in the northern waters, fly from Wan Li and settle in Kunming.

Extended data geography:

Kunming is located in the middle of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in the southwest of China, with east longitude10210' ~10340' and north latitude 24 23' ~ 26 22'. The city center is located at 25 02'11"east longitude. Dianchi Lake is in the south, surrounded by mountains on three sides and Dianchi Plain.

Kunming is the frontier and gateway of China to Southeast Asia, South Asia and even the Middle East, Southern Europe and Africa. It has a unique geographical advantage, connecting the coastal areas of Guizhou and Guangxi in the east, entering the Central Plains through Sichuan and Chongqing in the north, Thailand and Cambodia in the south, and Myanmar and India and Pakistan in the west.

The altitude of Kunming is about1891m. Mazongling in Wang Gong Mountain is the highest point in Kunming, with an altitude of 4247.7 meters. The intersection of Jinsha River and Pudu River is the lowest point in Kunming, with an altitude of 746 meters. ..

The city is located in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and the overall terrain is high in the north and low in the south, gradually decreasing from north to south. Central uplift, lower on the east and west sides.

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