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Weather & Climate in Chaowai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaowai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 6,336.1 sq mi (16,410.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9181°N, 116.4324°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 4, 2006 | 41 km N of Renqiu, China | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Langfang, China | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 34 km SSW of Yangliuqing, China | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1996 | 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Jiangwakou, China | M4.3 | 117 km | 48 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 0 km W of Dongtazhuang, China | M4.1 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 16 km SW of Tangshan, China | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 2 km SSE of Heilangkou, China | M4.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2002 | 18 km ENE of Fengtai, China | M3.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 17 km N of Fengrun, China | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1999 | 28 km SW of Songling, China | M3.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 8 km NW of Shunyi, China | M3.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 45 km NW of Changping, China | M3.6 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 18 km SSE of Yangezhuang, China | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in |
Chaowai has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 27°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.1").