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Weather & Climate in Shennan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shennan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 495.6 sq mi (1,283.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9931°N, 114.8807°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 41 km N of Renqiu, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 59 km SE of Datong, China | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 57 km SSE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1991 | 56 km SE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China | M3.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 60 km SE of Datong, China | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | Shanxi, China | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 54 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in |
Shennan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 28°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").