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Weather & Climate in Yancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yancheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9154°N, 111.8693°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 26 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 85 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 21 km | 9 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 84 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Yancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").