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Precipitation

Temperature   Precipitation   Sunshine

Influenced by the oceanic warm and humid air current, most areas in China have rich rainfall. But the rainfall is unevenly distributed both regionally and seasonally. The east has more rain than the west and rainfall is concentrated in the summer. The rainy season in the south is long, lasting from May to October, while that in the north is short, spanning July and August. The amount of precipitation differs greatly from year to year, with some years having more rainfalls than others.