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Weather & Climate in Pingshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 312.1 sq mi (808.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2567°N, 114.1941°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 39 km N of Xingtai, China | M4.8 | 99 km | 26 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China | M3.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 20 km N of Nangong, China | M3.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 34 km NNE of Yuanping, China | M3.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in |
Pingshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.1").