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Weather & Climate in Jinchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinchang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 309 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Area | 9,711.1 sq mi (25,151.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4981°N, 112.9236°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 22 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 75 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 65 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 57 km SSE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China | M3.5 | 87 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Jinchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.1").