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Weather & Climate in Shanshi, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shanshi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 287 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area3,363.9 sq mi (8,712.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates44.5758°N, 129.0949°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 24.8"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Apr 8, 1999 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China M7.1 147 km 566 km
Sep 15, 2002 21 km ENE of Chaihe, China M6.4 71 km 586 km
Jan 2, 2016 21 km ENE of Chaihe, China M5.8 72 km 585 km
Apr 30, 1997 36 km S of Bamiantong, China M3.9 115 km 550 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jingbo Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) -520 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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