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Weather & Climate in Dingchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dingchang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,140 ft (957 m) |
| Area | 253.7 sq mi (657.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7631°N, 112.6872°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 59 km WNW of Hebi, China | M4.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in |
Dingchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.2").