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Baoshan, China

Full City Profile

935,618 Population 127/sq mi density
5,512 ft Elevation 1,680 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Baoshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,512 ft (1,680 m)
Area7,359.9 sq mi (19,062.1 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates25.1163°N, 99.1637°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on May 16, 2025.

May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 109 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 134 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 134 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 40 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 129 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 33 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 107 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 116 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 104 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 112 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 97 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 48 km
Jan 1, 2010 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China M5.0 148 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 136 km
Mar 26, 2017 54 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 114 km
May 21, 2021 29 km NNW of Dali, China M5.0 126 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 53 km
May 21, 2021 32 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 116 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 45 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.7 in

Baoshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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