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Weather & Climate in Chenyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chenyuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,396 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,396 ft (1,035 m) |
| Area | 264.8 sq mi (685.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7643°N, 105.6760°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 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 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 17 km |
| May 29, 2008 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 62 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Chenyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").