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Weather & Climate in Taicheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taicheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,573 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,573 ft (1,089 m) |
| Area | 984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7310°N, 113.2280°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.
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Taicheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.1").