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Weather & Climate in Changning, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changning enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 279.7 sq mi (724.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5777°N, 104.9209°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
285 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 | 19 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 45 km | 32 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 32 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 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
Changning has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").