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Tanshan, China

Full City Profile

9,490 Population 2/sq mi density
6,575 ft Elevation 2,004 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Tanshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,575 ft (2,004 m)
Area4,062.9 sq mi (10,522.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.3775°N, 106.3045°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 13, 2022.

Jul 29, 1998 114 km E of Baiyin, China M4.8 88 km
Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 28 km
Oct 29, 1991 134 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.6 103 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 100 km
Mar 7, 1991 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.3 146 km
Jan 12, 2016 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.3 5 km
May 21, 2001 142 km N of Pingliang, China M4.3 52 km
Jun 9, 2022 112 km E of Baiyin, China M4.3 90 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 44 km
Mar 11, 2008 140 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 93 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 20 km
Nov 20, 2009 147 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 91 km
Apr 26, 1995 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.2 110 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 90 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 126 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 78 km
Dec 14, 1992 133 km E of Baiyin, China M3.9 60 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 104 km
Jul 10, 1993 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.9 28 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in

Tanshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.2").

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