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Kangding, China

Full City Profile

100,000 Population 22/sq mi density
9,272 ft Elevation 2,826 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Kangding has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,272 ft (2,826 m)
Area4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates30.0022°N, 101.9569°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 25, 2025.

Sep 5, 2022 44 km SE of Kangding, China M6.6 45 km
Apr 20, 2013 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China M6.6 96 km
Jun 1, 2022 48 km W of Linqiong, China M5.8 106 km
Feb 23, 2001 96 km SW of Kangding, China M5.6 97 km
Jan 25, 2023 Western Sichuan, China M5.4 30 km
Jan 14, 2015 59 km WSW of Leshan, China M5.3 140 km
Jun 1, 2022 Western Sichuan, China M5.3 98 km
Feb 28, 2023 42 km S of Kangding, China M5.2 43 km
Apr 21, 2013 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.2 106 km
Apr 20, 2013 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.1 98 km
Apr 20, 2013 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.1 105 km
Apr 20, 2013 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.1 113 km
Feb 26, 2008 20 km WNW of Kangding, China M5.1 20 km
Apr 27, 2010 70 km NW of Kangding, China M5.1 70 km
Feb 14, 2001 95 km WSW of Kangding, China M5.0 96 km
Apr 20, 2013 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.0 90 km
Apr 21, 2013 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.0 105 km
May 11, 2023 42 km S of Kangding, China M4.9 43 km
Apr 20, 2013 48 km WSW of Linqiong, China M4.9 103 km
Jan 25, 2023 35 km SSE of Kangding, China M4.9 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in

Kangding has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 22°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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