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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chaohu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chaohu are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and July the wettest (about 263 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2 | -0.1 | 64 | 5.8 |
| February | 10.4 | 1.6 | 58 | 6.2 |
| March | 16.8 | 7.3 | 77 | 7.1 |
| April | 22.0 | 12.8 | 99 | 7.7 |
| May | 26.2 | 17.6 | 143 | 7.9 |
| June | 29.0 | 21.8 | 210 | 7.7 |
| July | 31.8 | 25.5 | 263 | 8.8 |
| August | 32.3 | 25.3 | 126 | 9.7 |
| September | 28.3 | 20.7 | 101 | 8.1 |
| October | 22.0 | 14.1 | 66 | 6.5 |
| November | 17.0 | 8.4 | 41 | 7.0 |
| December | 10.1 | 1.3 | 34 | 6.8 |
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- Documented history · 2011
Formerly it was a prefecture-level city, which held administration over Wuwei, Lujiang, He and Hanshan counties until it dissolved on 2011 August 22.
- Dissolution of Chaohu as a Prefecture-Level City
The prefecture-level city of Chaohu was dissolved and split into three parts on August 22, 2011
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01 · OverviewChaohu, in brief
Chaohu is a county-level city located in Anhui Province, China. Positioned on the northeast and southeast shores of Lake Chao, the city functions as the easternmost county-level division administered by Hefei, the provincial capital.
What administrative history shapes Chaohu today?
Prior to August 22, 2011, Chaohu operated as a prefecture-level city holding administration over Wuwei, Lujiang, He, and Hanshan counties. Following a controversial decision by the Anhui provincial government, that prefecture-level city dissolved and split into three parts to be absorbed into neighboring cities. The former Juchao District was subsequently renamed as Chaohu under Hefei's administration.
How is the municipality internally divided?
Local administration is organized across multiple subdivisions. Chaohu City encompasses six subdistricts, eleven towns, and one township named Miaogang Township.
What are the demographic and linguistic attributes of the city?
The city's population is recorded at 138,463 residents. Within the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the community utilizes the Chinese yuan (CNY) as currency. Spoken languages include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za.
Which prominent landmarks are located within Chaohu?
Public infrastructure features Chaohu Stadium, a sports complex recognized for its seagull-shaped building.
Who are the historically notable figures from the region?
Several historical figures originated from or are associated with Chaohu, including Zhou Yu, a Three Kingdoms era military general of the Kingdom of Wu; Ding Ruchang, a Qing Dynasty naval commander and captain of the battleship Dingyuan; Republican Era warlord Feng Yuxiang; Xu Haifeng, who won China's first gold medal for the Men's 50 m Pistol at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles; and Zhang Zhizhong, a general in the National Revolutionary Army of the Republic of China.
Further details are available through the official Chaohu documentation and the GeoNames record for Chaohu.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaohu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Chaohu located and what are its coordinates?
Chaohu is situated in China at geographic coordinates 31.6000, 117.8667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Chaohu?
Chaohu has a recorded population of approximately 138,463 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Chaohu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Chaohu include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chaohu?
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