Climate types, characteristics and causes in the northwest region of Zhangjiakou City

Zhangjiakou City has a temperate continental monsoon climate, which is characterized by four distinct seasons, cold and long winters; dry and sandy springs; short, hot and rainy summers; sunny and moderately warm autumns. The terrain of Zhangjiakou is high in the northwest and low in the southeast. The Bashang area in the north is adjacent to the Inner Mongolia Plateau, with an altitude of 1,400 to 1,600 meters above sea level. The terrain is broad and flat. The mountains under the dam are undulating and the terrain is complex. The main peak of Xiaowutai Mountain in Yu County in the south is 2,870 meters high. The Sanggan River and Yanghe River in the middle form a narrow valley basin. Its complex geographical conditions make Zhangjiakou’s weather and climate extremely complex, with many local disasters. Severe weather, such as hail, heavy rainfall, strong winds, sandstorms, etc.