Chenghai, China

Full City Profile

39,766 Population
5,144 ft Elevation 1,568 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Chenghai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation5,144 ft (1,568 m)
Coordinates26.4617°N, 100.6786°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 101 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 106 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 82 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 103 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 101 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 74 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 75 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 17 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 100 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 81 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 108 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 146 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 90 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 140 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 90 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 96 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 149 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 102 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 95 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m - 73 km
1955 JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE Earthquake 1.0 m - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest

Chenghai has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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