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Weather & Climate in Fangshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fangshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6870°N, 115.9966°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 4, 2006 | 41 km N of Renqiu, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Langfang, China | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 34 km SSW of Yangliuqing, China | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1996 | 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Jiangwakou, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 48 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 0 km W of Dongtazhuang, China | M4.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 2 km SSE of Heilangkou, China | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 147 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 8 km NW of Shunyi, China | M3.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 45 km NW of Changping, China | M3.6 | 90 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in |
Fangshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.1").