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Weather & Climate in Limin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Limin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,538 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,538 ft (1,688 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3078°N, 112.1204°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 84 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Limin has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").