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Weather & Climate in Qinhuangdao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qinhuangdao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 3,012.7 sq mi (7,803.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9410°N, 119.5894°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 29, 1991 | 12 km SSW of Linxi, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1 km ENE of Zhaogezhuang, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 4 km E of Linxi, China | M4.7 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Jan 20, 2004 | 43 km N of Changli, China | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 17 km E of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 3 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1991 | 5 km S of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 11 km E of Tangshan, China | M4.5 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 6 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 93 km NNW of Lüshun, China | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 98 km SSE of Beidaihehaibin, China | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 49 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.4 | 87 km | 29 km |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 22 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 36 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 36 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 2 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 16 km SW of Tangshan, China | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1998 | 49 km WNW of Xingcheng, China | M4.1 | 103 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in |
Qinhuangdao has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.1").