Tangshan
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Travelers to Tangshan should consult official government travel guidance for China concerning current warnings, consular services, and insurance requirements.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tangshan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tangshan are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -8°C), and July the wettest (about 201 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8 | -7.6 | 3 | 8.1 |
| February | 5.4 | -5.2 | 6 | 8.7 |
| March | 14.1 | 1.4 | 11 | 9.8 |
| April | 20.9 | 8.4 | 32 | 9.7 |
| May | 26.6 | 14.3 | 42 | 10.1 |
| June | 30.9 | 19.6 | 62 | 10.3 |
| July | 31.5 | 23.0 | 201 | 9.3 |
| August | 29.6 | 21.8 | 189 | 9.1 |
| September | 26.6 | 17.0 | 47 | 9.4 |
| October | 18.3 | 8.2 | 36 | 7.8 |
| November | 10.3 | 0.6 | 20 | 7.5 |
| December | 2.6 | -6.3 | 3 | 7.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1600
It fell within the territory of the Guzhu Kingdom (1600 BC) at the time of the Shang dynasty and later became a part of the State of Yan, one of the seven Warring States (403 – 221 BC).
- Guzhu Kingdom Era
The region fell within the territory of the Guzhu Kingdom at the time of the Shang dynasty around 1600 BC.
- Kailuan Coal Mining Beginning
Industrialization in Tangshan began in 1870 when Kailuan Group established coal mines in the region.
- 1976 Tangshan Earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Tangshan on July 28, 1976, causing massive casualties and destruction.
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- Tangshan History & Culture – The Phoenix City of China
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- Wikidata structured records for Tangshan
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01 · OverviewTangshan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tangshan took shape
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tangshan located and what are its coordinates?
Tangshan is situated in China at geographic coordinates 39.6438, 118.1832, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tangshan?
Tangshan has a recorded population of approximately 3,372,102 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tangshan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tangshan include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tangshan?
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