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Weather & Climate in Hengshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hengshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-16°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 224.4 sq mi (581.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2084°N, 130.8981°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 15, 2002 | 21 km ENE of Chaihe, China | M6.4 | 87 km | 586 km |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 21 km ENE of Chaihe, China | M5.8 | 88 km | 585 km |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Boli, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 36 km S of Bamiantong, China | M3.9 | 74 km | 550 km |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 47 km SSW of Mishan, China | M3.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in |
Hengshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from 2°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.2").