Harbin weather in November
In November, Harbin sees average daytime highs of -0°C and overnight lows near -10°C, with 18 mm of precipitation across 3.6 wet days and about 9.3 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 5°C in the first days to -6°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 54 min at the start of November to 8 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Harbin's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Harbin's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -0°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- -10°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- 3.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 12 min
- 6:42 AM – 3:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Harbin is capital of Heilongjiang province, China.
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM2.5 43.2 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 99/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1898
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 5°C in the first days to -6°C by the end.
A typical November day in Harbin reaches about -0°C in the afternoon and slips back to -10°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -7°C and 7°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 13°C cooler than October and about 10°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 |
| Avg low (°C) | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -10 | -10 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -15 | -15 | -16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | -4 |
| 2 | 6 | -4 |
| 3 | 5 | -4 |
| 4 | 5 | -5 |
| 5 | 5 | -5 |
| 6 | 4 | -6 |
| 7 | 4 | -6 |
| 8 | 3 | -6 |
| 9 | 3 | -7 |
| 10 | 2 | -7 |
| 11 | 2 | -8 |
| 12 | 1 | -8 |
| 13 | 1 | -8 |
| 14 | 0 | -9 |
| 15 | 0 | -9 |
| 16 | -1 | -10 |
| 17 | -1 | -10 |
| 18 | -2 | -11 |
| 19 | -2 | -11 |
| 20 | -2 | -11 |
| 21 | -3 | -12 |
| 22 | -3 | -12 |
| 23 | -4 | -13 |
| 24 | -4 | -13 |
| 25 | -4 | -14 |
| 26 | -5 | -14 |
| 27 | -5 | -14 |
| 28 | -6 | -15 |
| 29 | -6 | -15 |
| 30 | -6 | -16 |
How November really feels in Harbin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 30 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Harbin weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -13° / -23° | 4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -7° / -18° | 6 | 1.7 | 2 | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 3° / -8° | 15 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 11.6 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 13° / 1° | 30 | 5.6 | 0.6 | 13.3 | 4.0 |
| May | 21° / 9° | 65 | 9.3 | 0.1 | 14.7 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 26° / 16° | 99 | 12.2 | 0 | 15.4 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 28° / 19° | 155 | 14.9 | 0 | 15.1 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 26° / 17° | 138 | 13.5 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 21° / 10° | 67 | 8.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 12° / 1° | 38 | 6.5 | 0.7 | 10.7 | 3.7 |
| Nov | -0° / -10° | 18 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -10° / -20° | 9 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 8.5 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 59 | 41 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 56 | 44 |
| 18 | 56 | 44 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 59 | 41 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Harbin gets around 18 mm of rain and snow over 3.6 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 12% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Snow chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 6 |
| 2 | 16 | 6 |
| 3 | 15 | 7 |
| 4 | 15 | 7 |
| 5 | 15 | 8 |
| 6 | 14 | 8 |
| 7 | 14 | 8 |
| 8 | 14 | 8 |
| 9 | 14 | 9 |
| 10 | 13 | 9 |
| 11 | 13 | 9 |
| 12 | 13 | 10 |
| 13 | 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 13 | 10 |
| 15 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | 11 | 11 |
| 19 | 11 | 11 |
| 20 | 11 | 11 |
| 21 | 11 | 11 |
| 22 | 10 | 11 |
| 23 | 10 | 11 |
| 24 | 10 | 11 |
| 25 | 10 | 11 |
| 26 | 10 | 11 |
| 27 | 10 | 11 |
| 28 | 10 | 11 |
| 29 | 10 | 11 |
| 30 | 9 | 10 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in November
Winds average 14 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 9 h 54 min at the start of November to 8 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 66 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 7:00 AM, and sunset from 4:13 PM to 3:46 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 7:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:13 | 4:12 | 4:10 | 4:09 | 4:08 | 4:07 | 4:05 | 4:04 | 4:03 | 4:02 | 4:01 | 3:59 | 3:58 | 3:57 | 3:56 | 3:55 | 3:55 | 3:54 | 3:53 | 3:52 | 3:51 | 3:50 | 3:50 | 3:49 | 3:48 | 3:48 | 3:47 | 3:47 | 3:46 | 3:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.9 | 6:21 | 4:13 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 6:22 | 4:12 |
| 3 | 9.8 | 6:24 | 4:10 |
| 4 | 9.7 | 6:25 | 4:09 |
| 5 | 9.7 | 6:26 | 4:08 |
| 6 | 9.6 | 6:28 | 4:07 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 6:29 | 4:05 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 6:31 | 4:04 |
| 9 | 9.5 | 6:32 | 4:03 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 6:34 | 4:02 |
| 11 | 9.4 | 6:35 | 4:01 |
| 12 | 9.4 | 6:36 | 3:59 |
| 13 | 9.3 | 6:38 | 3:58 |
| 14 | 9.3 | 6:39 | 3:57 |
| 15 | 9.3 | 6:40 | 3:56 |
| 16 | 9.2 | 6:42 | 3:55 |
| 17 | 9.2 | 6:43 | 3:55 |
| 18 | 9.2 | 6:45 | 3:54 |
| 19 | 9.1 | 6:46 | 3:53 |
| 20 | 9.1 | 6:47 | 3:52 |
| 21 | 9.0 | 6:49 | 3:51 |
| 22 | 9.0 | 6:50 | 3:50 |
| 23 | 9.0 | 6:51 | 3:50 |
| 24 | 8.9 | 6:52 | 3:49 |
| 25 | 8.9 | 6:54 | 3:48 |
| 26 | 8.9 | 6:55 | 3:48 |
| 27 | 8.9 | 6:56 | 3:47 |
| 28 | 8.8 | 6:57 | 3:47 |
| 29 | 8.8 | 6:58 | 3:46 |
| 30 | 8.8 | 7:00 | 3:46 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.7 kWh/m² to a high of 5.91 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 2.06 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 18 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.8 | Dim |
Hazard calendar for Harbin
None of Harbin's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Harbin's rainy season runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Harbin?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Harbin.
What to pack for Harbin in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Harbin sees daytime highs around -0°C and nights near -10°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Harbin in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Harbin peaks around August 16 at about 7 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Harbin in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Harbin is worst in January — around 62 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.1× the cleanest month (August, 29 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Harbin's WHO annual average of 43.2 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 62 | 58 | 58 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 46 | 51 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 45 | Poor |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 33 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 46 | Poor |
| Dec | 51 | Poor |
Where is Harbin?
Harbin sits at 45.8°N, 126.7°E, 140 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Hainan, 167 km away.
Topography around Harbin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Harbin.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Harbin has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 45 m around an average of 139 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 727 m.
The land around Harbin is covered by artificial surfaces (91%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (44%) and cropland (24%) within 16 km, and cropland (76%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Harbin (45.75°, 126.65°, elevation 140 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).