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Weather & Climate in Chaotian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaotian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 268.1 sq mi (694.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6446°N, 105.8850°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
376 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 44 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 96 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 38 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 62 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2009 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 38 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Chaotian has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.2").