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Weather & Climate in Puwa, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puwa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 78°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 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,745 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7374°N, 115.5337°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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 41 km N of Renqiu, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Langfang, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 34 km SSW of Yangliuqing, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1996 | 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 33 km ENE of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 59 km SE of Datong, China | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 8 km NW of Shunyi, China | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 45 km NW of Changping, China | M3.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 1991 | 56 km SE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 60 km SE of Datong, China | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | Shanxi, China | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in |
Puwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 22°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.1").