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Zirun, China

Shanxi · China

Zirun is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 13,568. Elevation: 3,415 ft (1,041 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

13,568 Population 14/sq mi density
3,415 ft Elevation 1,041 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population13,568
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Population13,568
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Coordinates39.3035°, 112.6836°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (481 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.2 inches (39 cm)

About Zirun

Zirun is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 13,568. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet (1,041 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zirun

Zirun has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Dec (-10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 550 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.9°C / 14°F -23.5° / 4.1° 3.7
Feb -5.5°C / 22°F -18.3° / 10.9° 10.0
Mar 2°C / 36°F -11.4° / 18.5° 18.3
Apr 7.9°C / 46°F -5.5° / 25.9° 36.7
May 14.4°C / 58°F -1.2° / 31° 35.1
Jun 20.3°C / 68°F 6.4° / 33.6° 60.6
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 11.1° / 34° 119.1
Aug 19.7°C / 68°F 8.2° / 31.6° 151.1
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 1.6° / 27.6° 63.1
Oct 6.6°C / 44°F -5.6° / 22.3° 27.6
Nov -1°C / 30°F -16.1° / 15.4° 19.8
Dec -10.2°C / 14°F -23.7° / 3.7° 4.5
Zirun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Area984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates39.3035°N, 112.6836°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below China avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1991 58 km ESE of Datong, China M5.4 124 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 130 km
Jan 28, 1991 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China M5.0 97 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 134 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 67 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China M4.7 121 km
Sep 10, 1993 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.6 104 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 105 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 98 km
Mar 30, 2020 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China M4.5 120 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 51 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 52 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 82 km
Jun 26, 1993 52 km NW of Tianchang, China M4.4 133 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 100 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 23 km
May 18, 2024 48 km NE of Datong, China M4.3 149 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 50 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 104 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in

Zirun has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Zirun

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huairen Air BaseMedium Airport
Shuozhou Zirun AirportSZHMedium Airport
Datong Qingshuihe Air BaseSmall Airport
Xinzhou Wutaishan AirportWUTSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zirun

What is the population of Zirun?

Zirun has a population of 13,568 residents and is located in China. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 984.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zirun?

Zirun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

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