Beiji, Heilongjiang

Beiji
北极镇
"Northernmost Place in China" marker
"Northernmost Place in China" marker
Beiji is located in Heilongjiang
Beiji
Beiji
Location in Heilongjiang
Coordinates: 53°28′41″N 122°21′12″E / 53.47815°N 122.3534°E / 53.47815; 122.3534
CountryChina
ProvinceHeilongjiang
Prefecture-level cityMohe
PrefectureDaxing'anling Prefecture
Area
 • Total2,380 km2 (920 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,000
 • Density1/km2 (3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
License plate黑P

Beiji (Chinese: 北极镇), formerly Mohe Township, is a town located in Mohe, Daxing'anling Prefecture. It is the northernmost town in China.

Beiji is most famous for its tourism. There are three villages in Beiji: Beiji Village (the northernmost village in China and seat of government), Beihong Village, Luoguhe Village, and Oroqen Ethnic Village. Beiji has a population of about 3,000, and a population density of 1/km2. Beiji is 2,380 km2 large.[1]

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Beiji Village, Mohe (2002–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −19.6
(−3.3)
−11.9
(10.6)
−1.0
(30.2)
9.3
(48.7)
18.2
(64.8)
25.4
(77.7)
26.8
(80.2)
23.9
(75.0)
17.3
(63.1)
5.5
(41.9)
−10.2
(13.6)
−20.9
(−5.6)
5.2
(41.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) −27.9
(−18.2)
−23.2
(−9.8)
−11.4
(11.5)
1.5
(34.7)
10.2
(50.4)
17.2
(63.0)
19.6
(67.3)
16.5
(61.7)
9.0
(48.2)
−2.0
(28.4)
−17.9
(−0.2)
−27.4
(−17.3)
−3.0
(26.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −34.1
(−29.4)
−31.4
(−24.5)
−21.0
(−5.8)
−6.3
(20.7)
2.2
(36.0)
9.4
(48.9)
13.5
(56.3)
11.1
(52.0)
3.1
(37.6)
−7.9
(17.8)
−23.9
(−11.0)
−32.8
(−27.0)
−9.8
(14.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 4.2
(0.17)
4.2
(0.17)
5.1
(0.20)
21.7
(0.85)
45.4
(1.79)
69.8
(2.75)
105.8
(4.17)
97.0
(3.82)
51.7
(2.04)
24.9
(0.98)
13.4
(0.53)
6.3
(0.25)
449.5
(17.72)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 6.2 5.5 3.9 5.9 11.3 13.7 15.6 15.7 11.7 7.7 8.9 7.6 113.7
Average snowy days 7.4 6.2 4.3 4.5 0.3 0.1 0 0.1 0.7 6.7 10.3 9.4 50
Average relative humidity (%) 68 65 60 53 58 71 78 81 76 71 74 70 69
Mean monthly sunshine hours 148.7 182.0 254.0 254.7 235.2 264.2 234.8 213.2 186.1 163.5 139.5 120.7 2,396.6
Percent possible sunshine 59 65 68 60 47 52 46 47 50 51 55 52 54
Source: China Meteorological Administration[2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "黑龙江大兴安岭市漠河市北极镇地名介绍". www.tcmap.com.cn. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  2. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  3. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 8 October 2023.