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Weather & Climate in Shancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shancheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Area | 1,181.5 sq mi (3,060.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9568°N, 107.0266°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1991 | 134 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 44 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 36 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 81 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 116 km | 48 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 1991 | 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 87 km | 46 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 112 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 147 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 140 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 61 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 86 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.1 | 139 km | 59 km |
| Dec 14, 1992 | 133 km E of Baiyin, China | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 68 km | 48 km |
| Nov 6, 1991 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M3.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1998 | 125 km S of Yinchuan, China | M3.8 | 77 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Shancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.2").