What is the climate like in Weihai? Characteristics of Weihai

Cities by the sea generally have a relatively humid climate, good environmental quality, and are clean and comfortable, making them attractive. Let’s take a look at the climate and characteristics of Weihai, which is adjacent to the Yellow Sea and regulated by the ocean. Let us feel the different Weihai and learn more about it through the article.

Contents of this article

1. What is the climate in Weihai like?

2. Characteristics of Weihai

3. When is the best time to visit Swan Lake in Weihai?

What's the climate like in Weihai?

Weihai is located in the middle latitudes and has a northern temperate monsoon continental climate, with obvious changes in the four seasons and the advance and retreat of the monsoon. Compared with inland areas at the same latitude, it has the characteristics of abundant rainfall, moderate annual temperature and mild climate.

In addition, under the regulation of the ocean, it has the characteristics of marine climate, such as cold spring, cool summer, warm autumn, warm winter, small temperature difference between day and night, long frost-free period, strong wind and high humidity. The average temperature of the city is 11.9 degrees Celsius, the average annual precipitation is 730.2 mm, and the average annual sunshine hours are 2538.2 hours. Weihai is located in the temperate zone. Its special geographical location and the regulation of the ocean and mountains make it have the characteristics of marine climate. The annual average temperature is 12℃. The biggest feature is that there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, and it is suitable for tourism in all seasons.

Characteristics of Weihai

1. Location and Territory Features: It borders the Yellow Sea on the north, east and south, faces the Liaodong Peninsula in the north, faces the Korean Peninsula across the sea in the east, and borders Yantai City in the west. The maximum east-west distance is 135 kilometers, the maximum north-south distance is 81 kilometers, and the total area is 5799.84 square kilometers, of which the urban area is 2607.28 square kilometers (including Wendeng District).

2. Climate characteristics: Weihai has a temperate monsoon climate, with obvious changes in the four seasons and the advance and retreat of the monsoon. Compared with inland areas at the same latitude, it has the characteristics of abundant rainfall, moderate annual temperature and mild climate. Weihai has a continental degree of 54.1%. As it is close to the Yellow Sea and is regulated by the ocean, it has the characteristics of a marine climate with cold springs, cool summers, warm autumns, warm winters, small temperature differences between day and night, long frost-free periods, strong winds and high humidity.

3. Characteristics of soil types: Weihai has 7 soil types, including brown soil, tidal soil, saline soil, sandy soil, brown soil, paddy soil, and mountain meadow soil. According to their respective development levels, additional soil formation processes, and soil properties, they are further divided into 13 sub-types, 18 soil genera, and 153 soil species, including brown soil, brown soil, tidal brown soil, albic brown soil, tidal soil, saline tidal soil, brown soil, coastal saline soil, mobile sandy soil, semi-fixed sandy soil, fixed sandy soil, latent paddy soil, and mountain meadow soil.

When is the best time to visit Swan Lake in Weihai?

The best time to see swans is from November to March of the following year.

Rongcheng Swan Lake Tourist Resort is located in Chengshanwei Town, the easternmost part of Jiaodong Peninsula. It borders the Bohai Sea on the southeast and has four distinct seasons, belonging to the mid-latitude temperate monsoon marine climate.

It is a national scenic spot and national nature reserve, and has the world's largest swan habitat - Chengshanwei Swan Lake.

The lake and the sea are separated by a 100-meter-wide sand dam, forming a natural 10,000-meter sea bathing beach and sand bathing area.

There are large marine amusement companies, large entertainment cities, and large racecourses. The resort has 8 high-end hotels and guesthouses, many cultural and entertainment venues, as well as high-end bars, sauna centers, and bowling alleys. The transportation is very convenient and can be reached from Weihai and Rongcheng.

Visitors can come here to escape the summer heat, eat seafood, take a bath in the sea and watch the waves.

The area has many local specialties, including sea cucumbers, abalone, clams, scallops, peanuts, Jiaodong apples, etc.