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Weather & Climate in Anshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Anshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 3,573.5 sq mi (9,255.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1236°N, 122.9900°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 11, 2000 | Liaoning, China | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 21 km E of Liaozhong, China | M4.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 32 km SSE of Yingkou, China | M4.6 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 26 km SSE of Yingkou, China | M4.6 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 4 km E of Gongchangling, China | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 24 km WNW of Haicheng, China | M4.5 | 50 km | 29 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 44 km WSW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 18 km WNW of Nantai, China | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 20 km S of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 29 km SSW of Dashiqiao, China | M4.2 | 97 km | 34 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 49 km SSE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 29 km N of Benxi, China | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in |
Anshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 15°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.2").