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Weather & Climate in Changning, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 286 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,802 ft (1,159 m) |
| Area | 614.5 sq mi (1,591.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9798°N, 110.8221°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 24, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Hancheng, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Yuncheng, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 33 km SW of Linfen, China | M4.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1992 | 23 km WNW of Yuncheng, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1998 | 36 km NE of Huayin, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 70 km | 24 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 83 km N of Hancheng, China | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 74 km NNE of Tongchuanshi, China | M4.1 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 18 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1993 | 46 km SSW of Linfen, China | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2011 | 47 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 19 km N of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2016 | 15 km SSE of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 122 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 10 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1991 | 7 km SW of Hancheng, China | M3.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 30 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.6 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 1993 | 21 km SW of Yuncheng, China | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 49 km WSW of Yuncheng, China | M3.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in |
Changning has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 25°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.2").