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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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 327 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Area | 254.3 sq mi (658.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9167°N, 118.6667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 22, 2016 | 33 km W of Chaoyang, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Oct 22, 1994 | 13 km NW of Chaoyang, China | M4.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 22 km WNW of Chaoyang, China | M4.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2023 | 120 km WNW of Mujiayingzi, China | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Jinshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 11°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.0").