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Weather & Climate in Baohe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baohe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 320 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 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,501 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,501 ft (2,591 m) |
| Area | 3,768.7 sq mi (9,761.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.1958°N, 99.3248°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 96 km | 31 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 38 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Baohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.5").