Shangqiu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Shangqiu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Shangqiu are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 229 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8 | -3.1 | 20 | 6.7 |
| February | 10.2 | -0.5 | 22 | 7.6 |
| March | 17.1 | 5.7 | 24 | 8.2 |
| April | 23.0 | 11.9 | 34 | 8.7 |
| May | 28.1 | 17.2 | 42 | 9.1 |
| June | 32.4 | 22.3 | 117 | 9.2 |
| July | 32.4 | 24.6 | 229 | 9.1 |
| August | 31.6 | 23.9 | 150 | 9.5 |
| September | 27.8 | 18.9 | 106 | 8.0 |
| October | 20.9 | 11.9 | 52 | 6.4 |
| November | 15.4 | 5.6 | 26 | 7.0 |
| December | 8.4 | -1.7 | 13 | 7.2 |
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People and places shaping Shangqiu
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Previously
- Documented history · 1127
The Song court had retreated south to the city from their original capital in Kaifeng, after it was captured by the Jurchens in the Jingkang Incident of 1127.
- Documented history · 1128
The capital was again moved in 1128 to Yangzhou, and finally to Hangzhou in 1129.
- Documented history · 1545
The current name appeared in 1545, when a new Shangqiu County was created to administer the city and its surrounding areas.
- Documented history · 1927
It changed hands frequently during the fighting among the Chinese warlords in 1927.
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01 · OverviewShangqiu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Shangqiu took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Shangqiu
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Shangqiu
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Shangqiu
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Shangqiu
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Shangqiu
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Shangqiu
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shangqiu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Shangqiu located and what are its coordinates?
Shangqiu is situated in China at geographic coordinates 34.4143, 115.6561 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Shangqiu?
Shangqiu has a recorded population of approximately 1,859,723 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Shangqiu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Shangqiu include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Shangqiu?
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