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Weather & Climate in Baiquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baiquan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,956 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Area | 2,322.2 sq mi (6,014.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5945°N, 108.7832°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 30 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 138 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Baiquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").