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Weather & Climate in Xicheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xicheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°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 3,031 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,031 ft (924 m) |
| Area | 5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1127°N, 114.1554°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 10, 1998 | 44 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.7 | 112 km | 30 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 21 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 30 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 98 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 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 | 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 (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Xicheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.1").