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Zhangye

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Zhangye month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zhangye are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 19–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -13°C), and August the wettest (about 53 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January0.6-12.738.6
February4.6-9.039.5
March13.0-2.949.9
April18.83.4139.4
May24.49.6209.5
June28.914.6299.9
July31.017.23910.0
August28.816.3539.0
September24.610.7229.6
October16.62.4108.9
November8.3-4.948.8
December1.4-10.938.3

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01 · Overview

Zhangye, in brief

Zhangye is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Zhangye took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Zhangye

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Zhangye

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Zhangye

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Zhangye

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Zhangye

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08 · Questions

Questions about Zhangye

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zhangye

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Zhangye located and what are its coordinates?

Zhangye is situated in China at geographic coordinates 38.9342, 100.4517, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Zhangye?

Zhangye has a recorded population of approximately 507,433 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Zhangye?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Zhangye include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Zhangye?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Zhangye, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.