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Weather & Climate in Aihua, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aihua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,871 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,871 ft (1,180 m) |
| Area | 1,262.6 sq mi (3,270.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4167°N, 100.1000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 150 km | 40 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 37 km ESE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 40 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1998 | 11 km NW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 105 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 128 km SW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 145 km WSW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in |
Aihua has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 45°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.5").