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Weather & Climate in Shanhaiguan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanhaiguan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0012°N, 119.7540°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 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 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1 km ENE of Zhaogezhuang, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 4 km E of Linxi, China | M4.7 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jan 20, 2004 | 43 km N of Changli, China | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 17 km E of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1991 | 5 km S of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 3 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 11 km E of Tangshan, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 6 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 93 km NNW of Lüshun, China | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 22 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.4 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 98 km SSE of Beidaihehaibin, China | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 49 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.4 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 36 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 36 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 2 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1998 | 49 km WNW of Xingcheng, China | M4.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1995 | Hebei, China | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in |
Shanhaiguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.1").