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Sanchuan, China
Full City Profile
56,345
Population
198/sq mi density
5,266 ft
Elevation
1,605 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Sanchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Area | 284.5 sq mi (736.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7504°N, 100.6589°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Sanchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").