Geheyan Dam Reservoir

Large hydroelectric dam on Hubei's Geheyan River

A hydroelectric dam on the Qingjiang in Hubei with a large reservoir and power facilities; engineers and visitors note the structure on regional river navigation routes and nearby river scenery.

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Geheyan Dam at a Glance#

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How to Get to Geheyan Dam#

Geheyan Dam is reached by road from nearby Hubei towns; the closest larger city hubs in Hubei provide rail and road connections, with local bus or taxi services handling the final leg. Exact public-transport routes vary; private vehicle or organized tour is often most practical.

Tips for Visiting Geheyan Dam#

  • Check for guided tours or observation platforms-many dams allow public viewing but restrict access to technical areas.
  • If combining with river trips, coordinate timing so arrival is not during industrial operations or maintenance closures.
  • Be aware of regional conservation and safety signage; large dam sites have restricted zones for safety reasons.

Best Time to Visit Geheyan Dam#

Visit in spring through autumn for easier access and clearer conditions; check local restrictions and tour availability.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · Mild to warm depending on region
Easier access for viewpoint visits and nearby river activities.
Winter
November-March · Cooler
Lower tourist traffic; weather can be wetter depending on the Hubei climate.

Weather & Climate near Geheyan Dam#

Climate

Geheyan Dam's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1154 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 95 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 8° 3° 21 mm overcast 72% 1.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.3h
February Acceptable 3° - 10° 5° 32 mm overcast 73% 2.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 11.0h
March Acceptable 7° - 14° 10° 62 mm overcast 70% 2.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.9h
April Good 13° - 21° 17° 99 mm overcast 70% 2.3 m/s 1.1 high 12.8h
May Good 17° - 25° 21° 141 mm overcast 71% 1.9 m/s 1.3 high 13.6h
June Good 21° - 28° 24° 156 mm overcast 74% 1.9 m/s 1.4 high 13.9h
July Good 23° - 31° 30° 198 mm overcast 78% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 13.8h
August Very Good 23° - 31° 27° 169 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 13.1h
September Very Good 19° - 26° 23° 118 mm overcast 74% 1.9 m/s 1.1 high 12.2h
October Good 14° - 21° 17° 86 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.3h
November Good 8° - 16° 12° 51 mm partly cloudy 73% 1.8 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.5h
December Good 4° - 11° 6° 21 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.1h