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Sancang, China

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12,833 Population 110/sq mi density
5,043 ft Elevation 1,537 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Sancang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Area116.5 sq mi (301.7 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates33.0138°N, 105.1151°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 28, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 168 km SW of Mawu, China M6.5 119 km
May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 58 km
May 17, 2008 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.8 87 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 52 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 50 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 46 km
May 12, 2008 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 65 km
Mar 12, 2009 68 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 70 km
May 19, 2008 51 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 64 km
Jun 5, 2008 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 75 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 52 km
Oct 29, 2009 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 56 km
May 12, 2008 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 120 km
May 12, 2008 58 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.1 72 km
May 12, 2008 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 136 km
Oct 19, 2009 eastern Sichuan, China M5.1 125 km
May 12, 2008 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 129 km
Mar 3, 2009 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 138 km
Sep 30, 2017 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 82 km
May 12, 2008 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.1 in Driest

Sancang has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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