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Bowangshan, China

Full City Profile

43,135 Population 87/sq mi density
3,212 ft Elevation 979 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Bowangshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Area497.5 sq mi (1,288.4 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates28.3077°N, 105.0522°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jun 17, 2019 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.8 16 km
Sep 7, 2012 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.5 133 km
Apr 4, 2014 95 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.4 141 km
Jun 22, 2019 11 km SE of Xunchang, China M5.3 26 km
Apr 24, 2013 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.3 13 km
Jan 27, 2017 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China M5.3 26 km
Sep 7, 2012 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.3 131 km
Jun 17, 2019 15 km E of Xunchang, China M5.1 23 km
Jul 4, 2019 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China M5.1 29 km
Dec 29, 1994 41 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.1 150 km
Feb 28, 1996 27 km S of Zigong, China M5.1 93 km
Sep 7, 2019 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China M5.0 136 km
Aug 16, 2014 91 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.0 149 km
Mar 24, 2025 12 km SW of Xuyong, China M5.0 36 km
Feb 6, 2015 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.0 16 km
Jun 17, 2019 7 km SE of Xunchang, China M4.9 30 km
May 15, 2019 91 km N of Zhaotong, China M4.9 143 km
Feb 25, 2019 21 km NW of Zigong, China M4.9 136 km
Jul 22, 2006 76 km SW of Xunchang, China M4.9 96 km
Jan 23, 2021 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China M4.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1935 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake 100 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in

Bowangshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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