Why is Zhangjiakou colder than the northeast?

The reason why Zhangjiakou is colder than the northeast is that the altitude is much higher than the northeast.

The elevation in the northeast is lower than 1000m, some even only 200-500m, while the average elevation in Zhangbei is above 1400m, and some places are as high as 2500m m.

There are many mountains and dense forests in Northeast China, so cold air can't drive in directly because of the obstacles of mountains and forests, while cold air from the Arctic Ocean and Siberia can drive in directly because of the gentle terrain in Zhangbei area and no obstacles of mountains.

Climatic characteristics of Zhangjiakou

Some people say that Zhangjiakou is very cold in winter, and the north wind blows, which is colder than the northeast. In fact, Zhangjiakou is not as cold as the northeast in winter, and sometimes it is windy. It is precisely because there is sometimes wind in winter that there will be the freshest air. In fact, the real Zhangjiakou is the most suitable for human habitation.

Zhangjiakou has a temperate continental monsoon climate. Its climatic characteristics are: distinct seasons throughout the year, long cold winter; Spring is dry and windy; Summer is hot and short, and precipitation is concentrated; Autumn is sunny, the temperature is moderate, and it is warm and pleasant. Bashang area is rich in light resources and has a large temperature difference between day and night; Rain and heat are in the same season, and the climate is cool during the growing period; High temperature, high humidity and less hot weather. The annual precipitation is 330 ~ 400 mm.