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Weather & Climate in Jinshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,794 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,794 ft (1,766 m) |
| Area | 261.7 sq mi (677.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8114°N, 105.4344°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 45 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 20 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.2 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 115 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) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Jinshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").