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Weather & Climate in Chicheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chicheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 321 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,887 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,887 ft (880 m) |
| Area | 1,041.6 sq mi (2,697.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9127°N, 115.8237°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 10, 1998 | 44 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.7 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Dec 15, 1996 | 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 58 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 33 km ENE of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 67 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 63 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 50 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M3.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 8 km NW of Shunyi, China | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1998 | Nei Mongol-Hebei border region, China | M3.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Chicheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 12°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").