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Weather & Climate in Zhangbei, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhangbei experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 324 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,603 ft (1,403 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1626°N, 114.7051°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 19 km | 30 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 9 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 26 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 44 km | 14 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 67 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 58 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 33 km ENE of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.1 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 63 km E of Jining, China | M4.0 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in |
Zhangbei has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 10°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.1").