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Located in the northeastern most part of China, Heilongjiang Province experiences
extreme temperatures, particularly in winter. The climate in Harbin is freezing
and dry in winter and hot and rainy in summer, with changeable spring and autumn
seasons filling the short intervals. The annual average precipitation of the
province is 589.6mm and annual average temperature is 1.3°C. Spring. This province is frequently plagued by drought and
gales. There are also swift changes in temperatures and a change of 10°C
within a day is common. The average rainfall during this time is 50 to 80 mm,
accounting for only 15 per cent of the year"s total.
Summer. Heilongjiang is humid and hot during summer. The average
temperature in July is 20°C, with highs as great as 38°C! About
60 to 70 per cent of the annual rainfall (200mm to 400mm) falls during this
season.
Autumn. Temperatures in Autumn tend to fall sharply. The average
monthly temperature in September is 10°C and rain is more rare.
Winter. Winter is the longest season in Heilongjiang, with
the temperature going as low as minus 30°C in January. Rainfall is minimal
(just 20mm), mainly occurring in the form of snow. |
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