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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. The area gets 274 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").