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Weather & Climate in Bencheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bencheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5000°N, 118.7000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 29, 1991 | 12 km SSW of Linxi, China | M4.9 | 30 km | 24 km |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1 km ENE of Zhaogezhuang, China | M4.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 4 km E of Linxi, China | M4.7 | 29 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 17 km E of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 3 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1991 | 5 km S of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 27 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2004 | 43 km N of Changli, China | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 11 km E of Tangshan, China | M4.5 | 37 km | 14 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 6 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 118 km NW of Longgang, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1992 | 8 km ESE of Caijiapu, China | M4.5 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.4 | 39 km | 29 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 49 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 98 km SSE of Beidaihehaibin, China | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 22 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.4 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 36 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 36 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Jiangwakou, China | M4.3 | 85 km | 48 km |
| Mar 24, 2017 | 131 km S of Changli, China | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in |
Bencheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.2").