Weather & Climate in Benxi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benxi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2886°N, 123.7650°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 11, 2000 | Liaoning, China | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 21 km E of Liaozhong, China | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 24 km WNW of Haicheng, China | M4.5 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 4 km E of Gongchangling, China | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 20 km S of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 18 km WNW of Nantai, China | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 29 km N of Benxi, China | M4.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 130 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 | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Benxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 12°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.3").