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Kongtan, China

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47,125 Population 53/sq mi density
1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Kongtan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area894.9 sq mi (2,317.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates29.1441°N, 104.6747°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jun 17, 2019 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.8 86 km
Apr 4, 2014 95 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.4 149 km
Jan 14, 2015 59 km WSW of Leshan, China M5.3 145 km
Jun 22, 2019 11 km SE of Xunchang, China M5.3 84 km
Jan 27, 2017 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China M5.3 108 km
Apr 24, 2013 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.3 89 km
Jun 17, 2019 15 km E of Xunchang, China M5.1 81 km
Feb 28, 1996 27 km S of Zigong, China M5.1 8 km
Dec 29, 1994 41 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.1 86 km
Jul 4, 2019 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China M5.1 75 km
Feb 6, 2015 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.0 91 km
Jan 4, 2021 4 km N of Luocheng, China M5.0 70 km
Mar 24, 2025 12 km SW of Xuyong, China M5.0 132 km
Oct 13, 1993 102 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.0 135 km
Sep 7, 2019 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China M5.0 50 km
Jun 17, 2019 7 km SE of Xunchang, China M4.9 82 km
Apr 23, 2020 17 km ENE of Xunchang, China M4.9 71 km
Jun 17, 2019 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China M4.9 94 km
Jul 22, 2006 76 km SW of Xunchang, China M4.9 138 km
Jan 18, 2017 35 km SSE of Xunchang, China M4.9 110 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 100 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 65°F (19°C) 2.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in

Kongtan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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