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Weather & Climate in Xishuijie, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xishuijie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 309 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,056 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,056 ft (1,541 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6637°N, 112.2334°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Xishuijie has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").