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Weather & Climate in Jilin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jilin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 10,699.4 sq mi (27,711.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8465°N, 126.5608°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 20, 2009 | 33 km E of Gongzhuling, China | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 169 km |
| Jingbo | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | -520 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in |
Jilin has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -2°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.2").