Climate characteristics of Xinyang

1, most of Xinyang is located in the south of Huaihe River, which belongs to the transitional area from subtropical zone to warm temperate zone with obvious monsoon climate.

2. Xinyang has plenty of sunshine, and the average annual sunshine hours are 1900-2 100 hours; The annual average temperature is 15.3- 15.8℃, and the frost-free period is long, averaging 220-230 days. Abundant rainfall, with an average annual rainfall of 993-1294 mm; The air is humid, and the annual relative humidity is 74-78%.

Xinyang has four distinct seasons, each with its own characteristics. The weather in spring is changeable and rainy, and the number of rainy days in the season is more than that in summer, with an average rainfall of 224-316 mm. In summer, the climate with high temperature and humidity is obvious, with plenty of sunshine, more precipitation and frequent rainstorms, with an average annual precipitation of 478-633 mm. Autumn is cool, the weather is clear, the precipitation drops sharply, and the annual average precipitation is 177-225mm. In winter, the climate is dry and cold, with little precipitation, and the average annual precipitation is 91-120mm. The cold period is short, the average daily temperature is below 0℃, and the average number of days is about 30 days.