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Weather & Climate in Linfen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Linfen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 7,838.7 sq mi (20,302.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0889°N, 111.5189°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 24, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Hancheng, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Yuncheng, China | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 33 km SW of Linfen, China | M4.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1992 | 23 km WNW of Yuncheng, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 25 km | 24 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 17 km NE of Yima, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 83 km N of Hancheng, China | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 18 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2011 | 47 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1993 | 46 km SSW of Linfen, China | M4.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 19 km N of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2016 | 15 km SSE of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 1991 | 7 km SW of Hancheng, China | M3.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 10 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 30 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1993 | 21 km SW of Yuncheng, China | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in |
Linfen has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.2").