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Weather & Climate in Laiyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laiyuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 495.6 sq mi (1,283.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3597°N, 114.6915°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 41 km N of Renqiu, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 58 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 59 km SE of Datong, China | M3.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1991 | 56 km SE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in |
Laiyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 26°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.1").