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Weather & Climate in Chetian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chetian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 50.1 sq mi (129.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1418°N, 109.0461°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 83 km | 40 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China | M4.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in |
Chetian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.9").