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Weather & Climate in Baoshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baoshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,512 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,512 ft (1,680 m) |
| Area | 7,359.9 sq mi (19,062.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1163°N, 99.1637°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 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 | 109 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 112 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 48 km | 40 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 28 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 45 km | 39 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 130 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: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 68 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in |
Baoshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.6").