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35.4°C
feels like 40.5°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Wuhan, China Updated at 12:30 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 47% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 8.3 kph (342°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1004.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 19% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 10.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:44 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 07:13 PM |
Wuhan is enduring 35°C this hour — extreme heat, clear skies above. Bright sunshine dominates the sky just now. With the humidity it feels much hotter — like 40°C on the skin.
Air is moderate today — EPA index 2; unusually sensitive people may notice it. Intense sun, UV 10: limit unprotected time between 11am and 3pm. Sunrise was 05:44 AM, sunset is 07:13 PM: 13h 29m of light in Wuhan.
Keep an eye out — a 57% chance of showers, up to 2 mm. Dry conditions look set to hold through today and tonight. Today is warmer than normal — roughly 3°C above the typical August high of 34°C.
Cooler air moves in later, with Tuesday down near 28°C. Today's high stays well short of Wuhan's record for the date, 40°C.
Drink water and pace yourself — Wuhan is genuinely hot right now.
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| Parameter | Value |
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| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 3 (Low) |
| CO: | 344.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 199.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 18.6 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 15.2 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 29.0 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 29.5 µg/m³ |
Wuhan, straddling the Yangtze and Han rivers in central China, is a sprawling metropolis where ancient history meets modern energy. The city’s three districts—Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang—form a dynamic urban landscape dotted with landmarks like the iconic Yellow Crane Tower, the serene East Lake, and the bustling streets of Jianghan Road. Known for its role as a national transportation hub, Wuhan pulses with a gritty, resilient spirit. The cherry blossoms at Wuhan University draw crowds each spring, while the city’s food scene thrives on spicy hot dry noodles and lotus root soup, offering a taste of Hubei province’s hearty cuisine.
Under the Köppen classification Cfa, Wuhan experiences a humid subtropical climate marked by stark seasonal contrasts. Summers are notoriously sweltering, with average highs around 33°C and humidity levels that often exceed 80%, making the air feel thick and sticky. Frequent thunderstorms erupt, sometimes bringing torrential downpours. Winters are cool and damp, with temperatures near freezing and occasional light snow, though the humidity can make it feel raw. Rainfall is ample year-round, peaking during the summer monsoon. Packing requires lightweight, breathable fabrics for the muggy summer months and layers—plus a waterproof jacket—for the unpredictable winter chill.
The best times to visit weather-wise are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when temperatures are milder and humidity dips. These shoulder seasons offer pleasant conditions for exploring the city’s riverbanks and parks. Notably, Wuhan endures a seasonal rain period in June and July, known locally as *plum rains*, bringing persistent drizzle and high moisture. Summer heatwaves can be oppressive, occasionally exacerbated by lingering typhoon systems that sweep inland. Winter fog, fed by the river’s dampness, sometimes blankets the city, but snow remains infrequent. For those braving the extremes, Wuhan’s climate is as dramatic as its history.
These cities share Wuhan's local time (Asia/Shanghai) — useful for scheduling calls or comparing daylight hours.