Local climatic characteristics of caves in China Loess Plateau

The traditional dwellings in the Loess Plateau of China are caves, and the local climate is characterized by high temperature and rain in summer and cold and dry in winter. Generally speaking, the lack of annual precipitation, low forest coverage and local wood shortage in these areas are not conducive to people building houses. Moreover, the annual variation of temperature in the Loess Plateau is relatively high, and Leng Xia is hot in winter. On the one hand, it can save building materials; On the other hand, caves are warm in winter and cool in summer.