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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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6938°N, 108.2805°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 63 km | 44 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 72 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in |
Taiyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.9").