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Weather & Climate in Changbai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changbai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 293 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 94.9 sq mi (245.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4177°N, 128.1962°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 63 km |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in |
Changbai has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 4°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.4").