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Weather & Climate in Tianshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tianshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 333 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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 33,558.3 sq mi (86,915.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8874°N, 120.0934°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 16, 2003 | 175 km NNE of Chifeng, China | M5.4 | 38 km | 24 km |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 157 km NE of Chifeng, China | M4.3 | 57 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in |
Tianshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 11°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.0").