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Weather & Climate in Chuxiong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chuxiong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,853 ft (1,784 m) |
| Area | 1,712.0 sq mi (4,434.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0364°N, 101.5456°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 80 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 37 km ESE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1993 | 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 97 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 77 km | 28 km |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 74 km NE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 25 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 84 km E of Dali, China | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 82 km SW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 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 |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Chuxiong has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.4").