How does Liaoning’s climate differ between Dalian and Shenyang?

The climate in Liaoning province varies significantly between the coastal city of Dalian and the inland city of Shenyang due to their geographic locations.1

Temperature and Growing Season

Dalian, situated at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, experiences a milder climate than central Shenyang. In January, Dalian has a mean temperature of 23 °F (−5 °C), whereas Shenyang is colder at 10 °F (−12 °C). Conversely, summer temperatures are slightly higher in Shenyang, which has a July mean of 77 °F (25 °C) compared to 74 °F (23 °C) in Dalian.1

The coastal influence also extends the growing season in Dalian, which enjoys approximately 200 frost-free days per year. In contrast, Shenyang typically experiences a shorter growing season of 160 to 180 frost-free days.1

Precipitation

While both cities are subject to the regional pattern where the majority of annual precipitation falls between June and September, the coastal location of Dalian provides a moderating effect on the local environment compared to the inland conditions found in the Liao River valley.12