Zhengzhou weather in July
In July, Zhengzhou sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 182 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 14.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Zhengzhou's 12th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zhengzhou's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 182 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 5:27 AM – 7:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.24 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Zhengzhou is capital of Henan province, China.
- Air quality
- Severe
- PM2.5 68.6 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 562/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~1550 BCE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical July day in Zhengzhou reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and about 2°C warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 24 |
| 12 | 32 | 24 |
| 13 | 32 | 24 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 |
| 15 | 32 | 24 |
| 16 | 32 | 24 |
| 17 | 32 | 24 |
| 18 | 32 | 24 |
| 19 | 32 | 24 |
| 20 | 32 | 24 |
| 21 | 32 | 24 |
| 22 | 32 | 24 |
| 23 | 32 | 24 |
| 24 | 32 | 24 |
| 25 | 32 | 24 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How July really feels in Zhengzhou
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Zhengzhou weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° / -3° | 10 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 9.9 | 0.3 |
| Feb | 9° / -0° | 15 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 10.7 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 15° / 5° | 25 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 22° / 11° | 36 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 12.8 | 7.3 |
| May | 27° / 17° | 58 | 6.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 32° / 22° | 86 | 7.3 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 32° / 24° | 182 | 14.3 | 0 | 14.1 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 30° / 23° | 146 | 13.8 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 26° / 18° | 83 | 8.6 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 21° / 12° | 42 | 4.9 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 14° / 5° | 30 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 10.2 | 4.6 |
| Dec | 8° / -1° | 10 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 9.7 | 1.5 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 38 | 62 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
| 31 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Zhengzhou gets around 182 mm of rain over 14.3 wet days in July, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 41 |
| 7 | 42 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 47 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 48 |
| 16 | 48 |
| 17 | 48 |
| 18 | 48 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 52 |
| 31 | 52 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 40% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Oppressive (%) | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Miserable (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 38 | 37 | 8 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 37 | 39 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 36 | 40 | 10 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 41 | 10 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 42 | 12 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 43 | 13 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 44 | 14 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 44 | 15 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 44 | 16 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 45 | 18 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 45 | 19 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 45 | 21 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 44 | 22 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 44 | 24 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 43 | 26 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 43 | 28 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 42 | 30 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 41 | 32 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 40 | 34 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 39 | 36 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 39 | 38 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 38 | 40 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 37 | 42 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 36 | 43 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 36 | 45 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 36 | 46 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 35 | 47 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 35 | 48 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 36 | 48 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 36 | 48 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 36 | 49 |
Wind in July
Winds average 9 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:20 AM to 5:38 AM, and sunset from 7:38 PM to 7:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 5:20 | 7:38 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 5:20 | 7:38 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 5:20 | 7:38 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 5:21 | 7:38 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 5:21 | 7:38 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 5:22 | 7:38 |
| 7 | 14.3 | 5:22 | 7:37 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 5:23 | 7:37 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 5:23 | 7:37 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 5:24 | 7:37 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 5:24 | 7:36 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 5:25 | 7:36 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:26 | 7:36 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 5:26 | 7:35 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 5:27 | 7:35 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 5:27 | 7:35 |
| 17 | 14.1 | 5:28 | 7:34 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 5:29 | 7:34 |
| 19 | 14.1 | 5:29 | 7:33 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 5:30 | 7:33 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:32 |
| 22 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:32 |
| 23 | 14.0 | 5:32 | 7:31 |
| 24 | 14.0 | 5:33 | 7:30 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:30 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 5:34 | 7:29 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:35 | 7:28 |
| 28 | 13.9 | 5:36 | 7:28 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:36 | 7:27 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:26 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 5:38 | 7:25 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.24 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.58 kWh/m² to a high of 6.03 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 5.24 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Zhengzhou
In July, Zhengzhou sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Zhengzhou's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Zhengzhou sees seasonal dust haze (April–May), heaviest in May.
Is July a good time to visit Zhengzhou?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Zhengzhou.
What to pack for Zhengzhou in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Zhengzhou sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Zhengzhou in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zhengzhou peaks around May 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Zhengzhou in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zhengzhou is worst in January — around 105 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.7× the cleanest month (July, 40 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Zhengzhou's WHO annual average of 68.6 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 105 | 87 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 45 | 59 | 74 | 81 | 93 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 105 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 64 | Unhealthy |
| May | 53 | Poor |
| Jun | 47 | Poor |
| Jul | 40 | Poor |
| Aug | 45 | Poor |
| Sep | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 93 | Unhealthy |
Where is Zhengzhou?
Zhengzhou sits at 34.8°N, 113.6°E, 104 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Songyang, 66 km away.
Topography around Zhengzhou
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zhengzhou.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zhengzhou has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 37 m around an average of 105 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 205 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,415 m.
The land around Zhengzhou is covered by artificial surfaces (87%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (54%) within 16 km, and cropland (62%) 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 Zhengzhou (34.7578°, 113.6486°, elevation 104 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).