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Xunchang, China

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118,664 Population 424/sq mi density
1,690 ft Elevation 515 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Xunchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.3 km²)
Population Density424/sq mi
Coordinates28.4543°N, 104.7150°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jun 17, 2019 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.8 22 km
Sep 7, 2012 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.5 121 km
Apr 4, 2014 95 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.4 112 km
Apr 24, 2013 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.3 25 km
Sep 7, 2012 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.3 120 km
Jan 27, 2017 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China M5.3 32 km
Jun 22, 2019 11 km SE of Xunchang, China M5.3 12 km
Jul 4, 2019 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China M5.1 13 km
Jun 17, 2019 15 km E of Xunchang, China M5.1 16 km
Feb 28, 1996 27 km S of Zigong, China M5.1 71 km
Dec 29, 1994 41 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.1 114 km
Feb 6, 2015 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.0 21 km
Aug 16, 2014 91 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.0 120 km
Sep 7, 2019 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China M5.0 121 km
Oct 13, 1993 102 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.0 128 km
Jan 4, 2021 4 km N of Luocheng, China M5.0 127 km
Mar 24, 2025 12 km SW of Xuyong, China M5.0 72 km
Jun 17, 2019 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China M4.9 19 km
Feb 25, 2019 21 km NW of Zigong, China M4.9 113 km
Jun 17, 2019 7 km SE of Xunchang, China M4.9 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1935 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake 100 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in

Xunchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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