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Weather & Climate in Chongqing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chongqing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,307,426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5603°N, 106.5577°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 93 km | 37 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 95 km | 42 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 108 km | 45 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 47 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 26 km NE of Chonglong, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 41 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Bishan, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 49 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 6 km ENE of Fuji, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 36 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 94 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
Chongqing has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.8").