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Weather & Climate in Pingdingbu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingdingbu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 322 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,633 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,633 ft (1,412 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6653°N, 115.6978°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 10, 1998 | 44 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.7 | 119 km | 30 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 122 km | 30 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 67 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 58 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 33 km ENE of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 63 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 50 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M3.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1998 | Nei Mongol-Hebei border region, China | M3.6 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 45 km NW of Changping, China | M3.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Pingdingbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 8°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").