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Weather & Climate in Beichengqu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beichengqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 131,716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4394°N, 113.1536°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 10, 1998 | 44 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.7 | 134 km | 30 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 67 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 54 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Beichengqu has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.1").