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Weather & Climate in Chengxiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chengxiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 277 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 72.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,863 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,863 ft (1,787 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5526°N, 102.1682°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 96 km SW of Kangding, China | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 148 km | 25 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2001 | 95 km WSW of Kangding, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 81 km WSW of Leshan, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 49 km SE of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 59 km SSW of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 113 km SW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 39 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 86 km WNW of Xichang, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 35 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 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in |
Chengxiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.4").