Handan, China

Full City Profile

1,358,318 Population 8,489,488/sq mi density

200 ft Elevation 61 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Handan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.6°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	200 ft (61 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	8,489,488/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6100°N, 114.4876°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.30"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 21, 2025.

Apr 21, 2002	39 km N of Xingtai, China	M4.8	90 km
Apr 24, 1991	59 km WNW of Hebi, China	M4.4	100 km
Jan 18, 2015	36 km E of Puyang Chengguanzhen, China	M4.4	136 km
Apr 9, 2006	43 km SSW of Yanggu, China	M4.4	138 km
Apr 27, 2005	31 km E of Puyang Chengguanzhen, China	M4.3	129 km
Feb 21, 2025	23 km E of Puyang Chengguanzhen, China	M4.2	122 km
Jan 15, 2010	45 km E of Puyang Chengguanzhen, China	M4.0	133 km
Oct 18, 1993	19 km NE of Anyang, China	M3.9	47 km
Apr 1, 2008	46 km SSW of Yanggu, China	M3.9	143 km
Jun 23, 1995	17 km ESE of Handan, China	M3.8	16 km
Mar 12, 1990	71 km NW of Hecun, China	M3.7	92 km
Jul 28, 1993	46 km ENE of Handan, China	M3.6	44 km
Feb 23, 1991	44 km SSW of Yangquan, China	M3.5	132 km
Jun 24, 1992	20 km N of Nangong, China	M3.5	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
May	70°F (21°C)	1.3 in
June	79°F (26°C)	1.9 in
July	81°F (27°C)	6.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	5.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	0.8 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.1 in

Handan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 28°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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