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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. The area gets 279 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 3,248.6 sq mi (8,414.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2886°N, 123.7650°W |
| 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").