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Weather & Climate in Wanghu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wanghu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,751 ft (1,448 m) |
| Area | 5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7956°N, 113.9579°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 26 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 63 km E of Jining, China | M4.0 | 144 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Wanghu has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").