Weather & Climate in Xiaoshi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiaoshi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 167.2 sq mi (433.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2971°N, 124.1209°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 11, 2000 | Liaoning, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 21 km E of Liaozhong, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 24 km WNW of Haicheng, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 4 km E of Gongchangling, China | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 18 km WNW of Nantai, China | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 29 km N of Benxi, China | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Xiaoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 10°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.3").