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Weather & Climate in Echeng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Echeng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,567 ft (1,392 m) |
| Area | 9,711.1 sq mi (25,151.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3744°N, 111.9717°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 81 km | 26 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 97 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Echeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").