Editing Guizhou (section)

=== Climate ===
Guizhou has a [[humid subtropical climate]]. There are few seasonal changes. Its annual average temperature is roughly {{convert|10|-|20|C|abbr=on|sp=us}}, with January temperatures ranging from {{convert|1|-|10|C|abbr=on|sp=us}} and July temperatures ranging from {{convert|17|-|28|C|abbr=on|sp=us}}. with annual rainfall ranging from {{convert|1000|-|1400|mm|abbr=on|sp=us}}; the frost-free period lasts between 250 and 300 days. There is no severe cold in winter and no extreme heat in summer, with the coldest month of January averaging {{convert|4|-|6|C|abbr=on|sp=us}}, and the hottest month of July averaging {{convert|15|-|23|C|abbr=on|sp=us}}. The unique climatic characteristics make Guizhou an ideal place for leisure travel and summer retreats.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discover the Guizhou Climate: Weather and Temperature |url=https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine-region-guizhou-cn,China |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=World Weather & Climate Information |language=en}}</ref>
Precipitation is abundant, with a distinct rainy season, many cloudy days, and less sunshine, with the number of cloudy days generally exceeding 150 days throughout the year, and the annual relative humidity above 70%. Influenced by atmospheric circulation and terrain, Guizhou's climate is diverse. Additionally, the climate is unstable, with a variety of disastrous weather conditions such as [[drought]]s, autumn winds, [[freezing]], and [[hail]], which can have a significant impact on agricultural production.

Like in China's other southwest provinces, rural areas of Guizhou suffered severe drought during spring 2010. Beginning on 3 April 2010, China's premier [[Wen Jiabao]] went on a three-day inspection tour in the southwest drought-affected province of Guizhou, where he met villagers and called on agricultural scientists to develop drought-resistant technologies for the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-04/05/c_13238009.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100409122914/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-04/05/c_13238009.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 9, 2010|title=China's premier concerned about drought in SW China|publisher=[[Xinhua]]|date=2010-04-05|access-date=2008-09-17}}</ref>

Because of its lesser development compared to many other provinces in China, Guizhou's environment is well-preserved.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Hu |first=Richard |title=Reinventing the Chinese City |date=2023 |publisher=[[Columbia University Press]] |isbn=978-0-231-21101-7 |location=New York}}</ref>{{Rp|page=61}} As of at least 2023, its environment and favorable climate have been assets in attracting the new, increasingly digital, economy.<ref name=":0" />{{Rp|page=61}}