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Weather & Climate in Yuanping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuanping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Area | 984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7153°N, 112.7575°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 33 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 52 km NW of Tianchang, China | M4.4 | 87 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 59 km SE of Datong, China | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 2000 | 128 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M3.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 57 km SSE of Datong, China | M3.6 | 125 km | 10 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 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Yuanping has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").