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Weather & Climate in Dongzhao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongzhao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6942°N, 112.8481°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 27 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 34 km NNE of Yuanping, China | M3.3 | 144 km | 33 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in |
Dongzhao has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").