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Weather & Climate in Qinhe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qinhe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,412 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,412 ft (1,040 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5014°N, 112.3247°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 25, 2025 | 33 km SW of Linfen, China | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 78 km | 24 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 59 km WNW of Hebi, China | M4.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1993 | 46 km SSW of Linfen, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in |
Qinhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.2").