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Weather & Climate in Tanshang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanshang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,364 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,364 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9582°N, 113.1708°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Tanshang has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").