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Weather & Climate in Changchun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changchun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 9,549.9 sq mi (24,734.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8800°N, 125.3228°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 39 km NNE of Changling, China | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Jilin, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 42 km N of Changling, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 38 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 51 km N of Changling, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 41 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2013 | 52 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.7 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Nov 8, 2013 | 46 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.6 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 50 km N of Changling, China | M4.5 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 38 km N of Changling, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 15 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 44 km N of Changling, China | M4.3 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 38 km N of Changling, China | M4.2 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Mar 20, 2009 | 33 km E of Gongzhuling, China | M4.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2013 | 43 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.0 | 122 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in |
Changchun has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from 3°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.2").