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Weather & Climate in Shijiazhai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shijiazhai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 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 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 821.1 sq mi (2,126.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9244°N, 114.2661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 59 km SE of Datong, China | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 57 km SSE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1991 | 56 km SE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China | M3.5 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 60 km SE of Datong, China | M3.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in |
Shijiazhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 24°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.1").