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Weather & Climate in Bikou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bikou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,159 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,159 ft (658 m) |
| Area | 2,296.4 sq mi (5,947.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7458°N, 105.2414°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
527 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 139 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 27 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 61 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 24 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 25 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2009 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 38 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 69 km WNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Bikou has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.1").