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China's Climate and Weather
The climate and weather in China are harder subjects to deal with since the nation is so diverse in size. Thus, it occupies more than one temperature zone. From the cold north to the semi-tropical southern regions, China is well-equipped for nearly every climate preference.
The area of the People's Republic of China extends from 53° to 18° N, from 73° to 134° E in Eastern and Central Asia. There are arid desert climates to the coldest of wintry weather in the country. Coastal regions have tropical and semi-tropical areas as well as some monsoon-riven areas, typhoon-prone areas and places where heavy dust storms cause havoc.
In Hong Kong the weather is much like the weather in the temperate zones of the USA. However, Hong Kong is in an area where typhoons are not uncommon. Fog is one of the major features of Hong Kong from July to September.
Southwestern China has probably the most pleasant weather and temperature in the country. Higher elevations get more rainfall during summer than lower elevations. Even in the hottest summer weather, the elevated area is rather cool.
In and around Tibet, however, the weather can be harsh, especially in the winter months. Even in the summer, the extreme between daytime warm and night-time cold is significant. In the summer, Tibet gets in on the monsoon moisture.
Continental type of climate is the norm in Inner Mongolia. Summers are cool, but winters are very cold. Dust storms brew from this area into North China.
China has parts with no winter and other areas with no summer. For example, Hainan Island has summer all year with no winter season. However, Heilongjiang Province has no summer season at all.
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