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Weather & Climate in Chigan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chigan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 265 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,856 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,856 ft (1,785 m) |
| Area | 264.7 sq mi (685.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6366°N, 104.4482°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 17 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 62 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.