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Weather & Climate in Bahechuan, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bahechuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 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 41.6 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Area2,359.7 sq mi (6,111.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates41.0271°N, 124.8105°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Apr 18, 1993 4 km E of Gongchangling, China M4.5 110 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2022 29 km N of Benxi, China M4.0 105 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 63 mph 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1921 XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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