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Weather & Climate in Shawo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shawo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 821.1 sq mi (2,126.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9982°N, 114.0423°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 89 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Shawo has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 23°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.1").