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Weather & Climate in Yuquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuquan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 325 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,488 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,488 ft (1,063 m) |
| Area | 5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4426°N, 113.9744°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 10, 1998 | 44 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.7 | 84 km | 30 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 88 km | 30 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 65 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 135 km | 15 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Yuquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 11°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").