Nanyang (Wancheng) vs Xiangyang (Xiangzhou): which is sunnier?
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Nanyang (Wancheng) and Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) are virtually tied for annual sunshine — about 1,452 vs 1,451 hours a year. Nanyang (Wancheng) has the higher Sunshine Score in 5 of 12 months, Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) in 2 (5 within 2 points).
Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.
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At a glance
| Nanyang (Wancheng) | Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine hours / year | 1,452 | 1,451 |
| Sunniest month | April (76/100) | October (75/100) |
| Nov–Feb average score | 19/100 | 20/100 |
| Jun–Aug average score | 58/100 | 54/100 |
| Rain / year | 839 mm | 913 mm |
| Peak midday UV | 6 (high) | 6 (high) |
Nanyang (Wancheng) vs Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) month by month
| Month | Sunshine Score | Day high °C | Rain mm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanyang (Wancheng) | Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) | Nanyang (Wancheng) | Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) | Nanyang (Wancheng) | Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) | |
| January | 0 | 0 | 7° | 8° | 17 | 24 |
| February | 21 | 20 | 11° | 11° | 21 | 30 |
| March | 61 | 66 | 17° | 18° | 33 | 44 |
| April | 76 | 73 | 24° | 24° | 59 | 78 |
| May | 71 | 68 | 29° | 29° | 88 | 100 |
| June | 60 | 57 | 33° | 33° | 109 | 127 |
| July | 53 | 47 | 33° | 34° | 179 | 180 |
| August | 62 | 57 | 32° | 33° | 133 | 126 |
| September | 70 | 72 | 28° | 29° | 92 | 81 |
| October | 76 | 75 | 22° | 23° | 57 | 64 |
| November | 47 | 53 | 15° | 16° | 37 | 41 |
| December | 7 | 7 | 9° | 9° | 14 | 18 |
The sunnier month by month: Jan even · Feb even · Mar Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) · Apr Nanyang (Wancheng) · May Nanyang (Wancheng) · Jun Nanyang (Wancheng) · Jul Nanyang (Wancheng) · Aug Nanyang (Wancheng) · Sep even · Oct even · Nov Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) · Dec even.
When to pick which
- November–February: too close to call — Nanyang (Wancheng) averages 19/100, Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) 20/100. Daytime highs are similar (11°C vs 11°C). See the winter sun ranking.
- March–May: too close to call — Nanyang (Wancheng) averages 69/100, Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) 69/100. Daytime highs are similar (23°C vs 24°C).
- June–August: Nanyang (Wancheng) (average score 58/100 vs 54). Daytime highs are similar (33°C vs 33°C).
- September–October: too close to call — Nanyang (Wancheng) averages 73/100, Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) 74/100. Daytime highs are similar (25°C vs 26°C).
Full month-by-month guides: Nanyang (Wancheng) weather by month · Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) weather by month · Best time to visit China.
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