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Chongxing, China

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41,212 Population 164/sq mi density
3,701 ft Elevation 1,128 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Chongxing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,701 ft (1,128 m)
Area250.6 sq mi (649.1 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates38.0333°N, 106.3000°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 20, 2025.

Jun 15, 1991 70 km W of Dawukou, China M5.1 117 km
Jan 2, 2025 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China M4.8 54 km
Nov 21, 2009 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China M4.8 35 km
Jan 2, 2025 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China M4.8 64 km
Jun 22, 2010 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China M4.6 37 km
Nov 20, 2012 0 km N of Yinchuan, China M4.6 49 km
Oct 29, 1991 134 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.6 88 km
Mar 17, 1999 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China M4.5 88 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 36 km
Aug 6, 2004 44 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 4 km
Mar 8, 1992 81 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 35 km
Feb 20, 2025 1 km SSW of Jingui, China M4.4 51 km
Aug 12, 1993 15 km ENE of Shitanjing, China M4.4 141 km
Apr 1, 2014 17 km WSW of Dawukou, China M4.3 106 km
May 21, 2001 142 km N of Pingliang, China M4.3 137 km
Mar 7, 1991 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.3 87 km
Jan 24, 2014 25 km W of Dawukou, China M4.2 110 km
Nov 20, 2009 147 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 102 km
Apr 26, 1995 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.2 101 km
Mar 11, 2008 140 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.1 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.0 in

Chongxing has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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