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Weather & Climate in Chengdu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chengdu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 5,551.4 sq mi (14,378.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6667°N, 104.0667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
745 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 120 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M6.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 87 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 32 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 110 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 60 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km N of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 85 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 69 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 103 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 54 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.4 | 90 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km WNW of Mianyang, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2009 | 48 km NW of Deyang, China | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 110 km | 16 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.2 | 86 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 | - | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Chengdu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (0.3").