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Weather & Climate in Pingyang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 821.1 sq mi (2,126.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8172°N, 114.4702°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 41 km N of Renqiu, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 87 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 59 km SE of Datong, China | M3.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 57 km SSE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1991 | 56 km SE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China | M3.5 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 60 km SE of Datong, China | M3.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | Shanxi, China | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 34 km NNE of Yuanping, China | M3.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in |
Pingyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 24°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.1").