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Weather & Climate in Dingbian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dingbian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,508 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,508 ft (1,374 m) |
| Area | 1,181.5 sq mi (3,060.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5927°N, 107.5943°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 21, 2009 | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 37 km |
| Oct 29, 1991 | 134 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 81 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 127 km | 48 km |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 44 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 127 km | 36 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 1 km SSW of Jingui, China | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 140 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 125 km S of Yinchuan, China | M3.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 131 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 84 km W of Yulinshi, China | M3.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1993 | 48 km SSE of Shizuishan, China | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Dingbian has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.1").