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Beijing, China

Full City Profile

18,960,744 Population 2,992/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Beijing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area6,336.1 sq mi (16,410.6 km²)
Population Density2,992/sq mi
Coordinates39.9075°N, 116.3972°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 25, 2025.

Jul 4, 2006 41 km N of Renqiu, China M4.9 95 km
Jul 21, 1990 43 km NW of Changping, China M4.7 80 km
Feb 12, 2018 15 km SSW of Langfang, China M4.6 64 km
Mar 25, 2025 34 km SSW of Yangliuqing, China M4.5 122 km
Dec 15, 1996 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China M4.4 45 km
Apr 23, 2003 1 km NNE of Jiangwakou, China M4.3 119 km
Aug 3, 2002 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China M4.2 88 km
Sep 6, 2014 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China M4.2 85 km
Apr 23, 2003 0 km W of Dongtazhuang, China M4.1 79 km
Mar 2, 2001 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China M4.1 133 km
Apr 9, 2010 16 km SW of Tangshan, China M4.1 149 km
Aug 25, 2012 2 km SSE of Heilangkou, China M4.0 94 km
May 18, 2002 18 km ENE of Fengtai, China M3.9 136 km
May 3, 2006 17 km N of Fengrun, China M3.9 150 km
Jul 24, 1999 28 km SW of Songling, China M3.8 139 km
May 23, 1990 8 km NW of Shunyi, China M3.7 32 km
Mar 20, 2000 45 km NW of Changping, China M3.6 80 km
Jul 12, 1991 18 km SSE of Yangezhuang, China M3.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 8.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 0.2 in

Beijing has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 27°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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