Jinzhong climate
Jinzhong (Shanxi, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C53 °F, and about 504 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jinzhong climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 236 | −1014 | −425 | 30.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 643 | −720 | 031 | 70.3 | 28 |
| Mar | 1356 | −228 | 642 | 90.4 | 26 |
| Apr | 2170 | 439 | 1355 | 271.1 | 8 |
| May | 2882 | 1152 | 1967 | 371.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3289 | 1661 | 2475 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1966 | 2678 | 1254.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1763 | 2475 | 1074.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1253 | 1865 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1865 | 440 | 1153 | 321.3 | 5 |
| Nov | 1049 | −327 | 338 | 140.5 | 24 |
| Dec | 337 | −916 | −326 | 40.1 | 31 |
| Year | 3290 | −1014 | 1153 | 50420 | 152 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 46% | 2.6 | 9:50 |
| Feb | 57% | 49% | 3.3 | 10:45 |
| Mar | 48% | 47% | 4.6 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 45% | 53% | 5.5 | 13:07 |
| May | 43% | 57% | 6.1 | 14:11 |
| Jun | 49% | 62% | 5.6 | 14:45 |
| Jul | 61% | 67% | 5.1 | 14:31 |
| Aug | 65% | 63% | 4.8 | 13:36 |
| Sep | 65% | 60% | 4.1 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 62% | 46% | 3.5 | 11:09 |
| Nov | 61% | 39% | 2.8 | 10:05 |
| Dec | 60% | 39% | 2.5 | 9:34 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Jinzhong is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C36 °F and lows −10 °C14 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 29.9 °C53.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 504 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 62% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (125 mm4.9 in), the driest is January (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 43% in May to 65% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in February, about 13 cm).
Best time to visit Jinzhong
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 27 mm1.1 in to 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C36 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Jinzhong
- Winter (December–February) — highs 236 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −1014 to −7 °C20 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1356 to 28 °C82 °F, lows −228 to 11 °C52 °F, about 24 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1661 to 19 °C66 °F, about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1049 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −327 to 12 °C53 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Jinzhong compares
Compared with Taiyuan, about 27 km to the northwest, Jinzhong has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Jinzhong is the 406th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 471st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Changam-chon (North Korea, Dwa), Nampo (North Korea, Dwa) and Hamhŭng (North Korea, Dwa).
Nearby places
- Taiyuan 27 km · 11 °C52 °F · 487 mm19 in
- Yangquan 74 km · 11 °C52 °F · 541 mm21 in
- Xinzhou 81 km · 11 °C52 °F · 481 mm19 in
- Jiexiu 105 km · 12 °C54 °F · 542 mm21 in
- Lüliang 143 km · 11 °C51 °F · 511 mm20 in
- Shijiazhuang 156 km · 15 °C58 °F · 533 mm21 in
- Luancheng 168 km · 15 °C58 °F · 533 mm21 in
- Xingtai 168 km · 15 °C60 °F · 558 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jinzhong?
July is the warmest month in Jinzhong, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jinzhong?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 2 °C (36 °F) and an average low of -10 °C (14 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jinzhong?
July is the wettest month with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Jinzhong?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,005 m, while Jinzhong lies at about 821 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.2 °C2.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.