Cold Dew is one of China's unique cultural festivals. The arrival of the Cold Dew solar term indicates that autumn is not far away. So, what is the next solar term after Cold Dew? Let's find out together. With the development of technology, more and more people are used to checking the Chinese calendar (Huangli) when going out. The Huangli records what is suitable and what is not suitable for each day. Laihuayi.com introduces each day of the eighth lunar month.

What is the next solar term after Cold Dew?

The next solar term after Cold Dew is Frost's Descent, which is one of the 24 solar terms. It usually occurs around October 23 on the Gregorian calendar. Frost's Descent means that the weather gradually becomes colder and the first frost appears. It is the last solar term of autumn and also marks the beginning of winter. During the Frost's Descent period, health care is particularly important. There is a folk saying, "It is better to take care during Frost's Descent than to take care all year round," showing how significant this solar term is for us.
Frost's Descent is one of the 24 solar terms. The weather becomes colder, and frost begins to appear. Frost's Descent usually occurs around October 23 on the Gregorian calendar. At this time, the Yellow River basin in China begins to see the first frost, and most areas are busy sowing wheat and other crops.

Climatic Characteristics of Cold Dew

Rapid temperature drop
A rapid temperature drop is a characteristic of the Cold Dew solar term. After a strong cold front brings autumn winds and rains, it is common for temperatures to drop by 8°C or 10°C. However, these weather conditions usually do not last long (except in the Sichuan region), and under the control of a cold high-pressure system, the days are warm while the nights are cool, and the daytime is often clear and pleasant.
Large differences in average temperature distribution
In October, there is a significant regional difference in China's average temperature distribution. In South China, the average temperature in most areas is above 22°C, with Hainan even higher, above 25°C, and still not having left summer; in the Jianghuai and Jiangnan regions, the average temperature is generally between 15°C and 20°C; in the southern part of Northeast China, North China, and the Huai River region, it is between 8°C and 16°C; while in some parts of the northwest and the central and northern parts of Northeast China, the average temperature has already dropped below 8°C. In some plateau areas of Qinghai Province, the average temperature is even below 0°C.

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