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Weather & Climate in Shitanjing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shitanjing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,685 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,685 ft (1,428 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2342°N, 106.3439°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 15, 2015 | 36 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M5.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 70 km W of Dawukou, China | M5.1 | 73 km | 28 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 37 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 0 km N of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 61 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 44 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 36 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 48 km NNW of Wuhai, China | M4.5 | 97 km | 29 km |
| Aug 12, 1993 | 15 km ENE of Shitanjing, China | M4.4 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 1 km SSW of Jingui, China | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 39 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.4 | 74 km | 32 km |
| Apr 1, 2014 | 17 km WSW of Dawukou, China | M4.3 | 30 km | 40 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 25 km W of Dawukou, China | M4.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2013 | 44 km SW of Bayan Nur, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 41 km NNW of Wuhai, China | M4.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 31 km WSW of Shitanjing, China | M4.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 40 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M4.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 64 km W of Yinchuan, China | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in |
Shitanjing has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.0").