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Weather & Climate in Yanjiatai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanjiatai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 313 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,395 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,395 ft (730 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0012°N, 115.5625°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 41 km N of Renqiu, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Langfang, China | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1996 | 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 36 km | 15 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 33 km ENE of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 91 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.8 | 112 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 8 km NW of Shunyi, China | M3.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1991 | 56 km SE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 45 km NW of Changping, China | M3.6 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 60 km SE of Datong, China | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | Shanxi, China | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 54 km ESE of Datong, China | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Yanjiatai has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 11°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.1").