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Sanxi, China
Full City Profile
18,961
Population
16/sq mi density
1,145 ft
Elevation
349 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Sanxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1,199.5 sq mi (3,106.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1320°N, 110.0940°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 70 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 82 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 52 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 18 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 20 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in |
Sanxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.8").