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Weather & Climate in Taiyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taiyuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Area | 2,667.6 sq mi (6,909.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8694°N, 112.5603°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 6 km | 26 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 34 km NNE of Yuanping, China | M3.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in |
Taiyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").