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Weather & Climate in Shanmen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanmen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,377 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,377 ft (1,639 m) |
| Area | 815.7 sq mi (2,112.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6855°N, 106.3630°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 72 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 1991 | 38 km NNE of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 35 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 86 km S of Beidao, China | M3.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1992 | 46 km N of Mawu, China | M3.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 41 km N of Mawu, China | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1995 | 76 km N of Tianshui, China | M3.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 34 km S of Pingliang, China | M3.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Shanmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.2").