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Weather & Climate in Bowangshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bowangshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 261 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 city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,212 ft (979 m) |
| Area | 497.5 sq mi (1,288.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3077°N, 105.0522°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 16 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 26 km | 32 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 96 km | 56 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 85 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 |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Bowangshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.7").