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Weather & Climate in Shangshaleng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shangshaleng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 306 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,638 ft (1,109 m) |
| Area | 984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1979°N, 112.4888°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Shangshaleng has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").