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Weather & Climate in Chang’an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chang’an has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 104.8 sq mi (271.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0272°N, 129.6686°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 28, 2002 | 50 km SW of Dongning, China | M7.3 | 114 km | 566 km |
| Apr 8, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M7.1 | 85 km | 566 km |
| Feb 18, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M6.9 | 98 km | 578 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia | M6.3 | 113 km | 563 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia | M5.8 | 112 km | 563 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M5.7 | 107 km | 545 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 49 km W of Barabash, Russia | M5.1 | 101 km | 554 km |
| Nov 2, 1993 | 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia | M4.9 | 121 km | 546 km |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China | M4.9 | 69 km | 564 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.8 | 111 km | 553 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M4.8 | 90 km | 573 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.7 | 136 km | 542 km |
| Aug 15, 2004 | 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M4.6 | 116 km | 539 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 100 km | 570 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 71 km SSW of Dongning, China | M4.4 | 99 km | 566 km |
| Jul 26, 2006 | 62 km SW of Dongning, China | M4.4 | 101 km | 563 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia | M4.3 | 114 km | 578 km |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 22 km ESE of Zarubino, Russia | M4.1 | 146 km | 563 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 61 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M4.1 | 87 km | 574 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia | M4.0 | 124 km | 588 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jingbo | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | -520 | 135 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in |
Chang’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.1").