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Weather & Climate in Zhangjiakou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhangjiakou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,441 ft (744 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 567,707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7834°N, 114.8714°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 58 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 62 km ESE of Datong, China | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1999 | 40 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M5.1 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 55 km E of Datong, China | M4.9 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 50 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.5 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.4 | 58 km | 30 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 49 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 48 km NW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 58 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 58 km N of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 33 km ENE of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 67 km NNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 70 km | 33 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 |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Zhangjiakou has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.1").