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Weather & Climate in Yunzhong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yunzhong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 317 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,409 ft (1,039 m) |
| Area | 5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8271°N, 113.0962°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 30 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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 111 km SE of Datong, China | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 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 | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Yunzhong has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.1").