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Micheng, China

Full City Profile

89,144 Population 828/sq mi density
5,482 ft Elevation 1,671 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Micheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,482 ft (1,671 m)
Area107.7 sq mi (278.8 km²)
Population Density828/sq mi
Coordinates25.3429°N, 100.4873°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 64 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 107 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 65 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 69 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 103 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 109 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 73 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 123 km
Jul 9, 2001 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China M5.2 107 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 65 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 61 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 107 km
Feb 25, 2010 88 km NW of Lianran, China M5.2 144 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 98 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 98 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 54 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 63 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 145 km
Jun 4, 2025 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China M5.0 124 km
May 21, 2021 32 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in

Micheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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