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Weather & Climate in Yan’an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yan’an experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,150 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,150 ft (960 m) |
| Area | 14,297.6 sq mi (37,030.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5989°N, 109.4917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 11, 2017 | 74 km NNE of Tongchuanshi, China | M4.1 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 83 km N of Hancheng, China | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Yan’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.1").