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Weather & Climate in Xinzhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xinzhou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,605 ft (794 m) |
| Area | 9,711.1 sq mi (25,151.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4092°N, 112.7333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 5 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 61 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 2000 | 128 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M3.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China | M3.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 34 km NNE of Yuanping, China | M3.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Xinzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").