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Weather & Climate in Harbin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harbin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 74°F. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
-0°F Jan (-18°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 20,492.9 sq mi (53,076.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7500°N, 126.6500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Zhaozhou, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in |
Harbin has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -0°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.1").