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Weather & Climate in Pendiqing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pendiqing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°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 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9419°N, 112.0038°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 30 km ESE of Dongsheng, China | M4.0 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 35 km W of Hohhot, China | M3.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Pendiqing has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").