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Weather & Climate in Handian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Handian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,186 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,186 ft (971 m) |
| Area | 5,388.1 sq mi (13,955.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0458°N, 113.0442°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Dec 20, 2009 | 19 km NNW of Zhengzhou, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 59 km WNW of Hebi, China | M4.4 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 19 km NE of Anyang, China | M3.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in |
Handian has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.2").