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Weather & Climate in Tangshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tangshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,703,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6438°N, 118.1832°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 29, 1991 | 12 km SSW of Linxi, China | M4.9 | 18 km | 24 km |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1 km ENE of Zhaogezhuang, China | M4.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 4 km E of Linxi, China | M4.7 | 29 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 17 km E of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2004 | 43 km N of Changli, China | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1991 | 5 km S of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 24 km | 13 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 3 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Langfang, China | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1992 | 8 km ESE of Caijiapu, China | M4.5 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 11 km E of Tangshan, China | M4.5 | 11 km | 14 km |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 6 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.5 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 34 km SSW of Yangliuqing, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.4 | 40 km | 29 km |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 22 km SE of Linxi, China | M4.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 49 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2008 | 36 km ENE of Songling, China | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Jiangwakou, China | M4.3 | 43 km | 48 km |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 36 km NE of Tangjiazhuang, China | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 16 km SW of Tangshan, China | M4.1 | 17 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in |
Tangshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 26°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.2").