Xichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9272°N, 114.4528°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
81.3"
114% above US avg
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.
| Aug 4, 1992 |
55 km NW of Hepo, China |
M4.6 |
104 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
5 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
7 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
2 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
26 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
135 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
10 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
8 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
23 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
56 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 |
13 km N of Qingyuan, China |
M4.0 |
144 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 |
37 km W of Shanwei, China |
M3.8 |
143 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Wipha (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
254 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
214 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
250 km |
| 2018 |
Mangkhut |
Category 1 |
285 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
238 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
181 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
150 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
226 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
104 km |
| 2012 |
Vicente |
Category 4 |
270 km |
| 2009 |
Koppu |
Category 1 |
299 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
240 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
270 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
150 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
130 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 1 |
274 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 2 |
139 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
197 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
155 km |
| 1997 |
Victor |
Category 1 |
185 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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