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Xichang, China

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80,064 Population 51/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Xichang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,579.9 sq mi (4,091.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates21.6333°N, 108.9500°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.3"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 23, 2023.

Dec 31, 1994 77 km NNW of Lincheng, China M5.3 130 km
Jun 23, 2023 southeastern China M4.6 83 km
Mar 23, 1995 60 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.4 146 km
Apr 15, 1995 68 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.3 138 km
May 7, 1995 63 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

41 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Matmo (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Matmo Category 2 9 km
2025 Ragasa Category 1 223 km
2025 Wutip Category 1 149 km
2024 Yagi Category 4 142 km
2023 Talim Category 1 39 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 213 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 295 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 186 km
2017 Khanun Category 1 251 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 68 km
2014 Rammasun Category 5 30 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 93 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 185 km
2013 Utor Category 1 221 km
2013 Rumbia Category 1 281 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 2 234 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 115 km
2012 Vicente Category 1 279 km
2010 Chanthu Category 1 162 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 12.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest

Xichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (1.1").

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