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Xichang, China
Full City Profile
481,796
Population
470/sq mi density
5,112 ft
Elevation
1,558 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Xichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8964°N, 102.2634°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in |
Xichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").