What is the climate of Tangshan?

Tangshan, located in Hebei Province, China, is known as the economic core of North China. Its unique climate conditions are closely related to its geographical location. The city is located at the junction of warm temperate and temperate zones around 38 degrees north latitude. It borders the Bohai Sea to the east, Shanhaiguan to the south, Chengde to the north, and Baoding to the west. It is located on a plain, and its climate is significantly affected by the East Asian monsoon.

Tangshan’s climate is characterized by four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and long, with an average temperature of about -5°C, and summers are short and hot, with an average temperature of about 25°C. Summer precipitation is abundant, and heavy rains occur from time to time. The annual precipitation is 500-700 mm, mainly concentrated in summer and autumn. However, in autumn and winter, haze weather is more common due to pollution and climate change.

The monsoon plays a key role in Tangshan's climate. The southerly wind brings humidity, which increases the humidity in summer, while the northerly wind brings dryness, and the wind and cold are obvious in winter. The distribution of temperature and precipitation is also affected by the monsoon, showing obvious seasonal changes.

In general, Tangshan’s climate is a typical East Asian monsoon climate, but due to environmental factors, its climate conditions are not constant. Close attention and corresponding measures need to be taken to adapt and cope with these changes.