Situated at mid-latitude in the east of the Eurasian Continent, Jilin Province has a continental monsoon climate of the temperate zone, with four strikingly different seasons with precipitation and heat coming in the same season. It is dry and very windy in spring. It’s hot and rainy in summer. In fall the sky is clear and the air is crisp. And the winter is cold and long.

　　There are striking differences in temperature during the four seasons in Jilin Province. The average temperature of the whole province remains below -11oC in winter and above 23oC in summer. The annual temperature difference in the province usually ranges from 35-42oC while the daily difference is usually 10-14oC. The frost-free period usually lasts for 100—160 days in a year.

　　For many years the province’s average amount of sunshine has remained between 2,259—3,016 hours. The average annual precipitation stays between 400 and 600 millimeters. But it varies greatly from season to season and from area to area. 80% of the rainfall comes in summer and the greatest volume is in the east. Climate varies greatly from place to place in the province. The humid climate in the southeast shifts to semi-humid climate and semi-dry climate in the northwest. If the climate is normal, the amount of light, warmth, and water are enough to meet the needs for growing crops.