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Weather & Climate in Jichang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jichang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 287 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,894 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,894 ft (882 m) |
| Area | 614.5 sq mi (1,591.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1011°N, 110.6733°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 24, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Hancheng, China | M5.0 | 65 km | 29 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Yuncheng, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 33 km SW of Linfen, China | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1992 | 23 km WNW of Yuncheng, China | M4.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 76 km | 24 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 83 km N of Hancheng, China | M4.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 74 km NNE of Tongchuanshi, China | M4.1 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 18 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1993 | 46 km SSW of Linfen, China | M4.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2011 | 47 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 19 km N of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2016 | 15 km SSE of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 139 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 10 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1991 | 7 km SW of Hancheng, China | M3.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 30 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.6 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 1993 | 21 km SW of Yuncheng, China | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 49 km WSW of Yuncheng, China | M3.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Jichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.1").