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Weather & Climate in Cuihua, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuihua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,886 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,886 ft (1,794 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7377°N, 103.8574°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
295 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 54 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 107 km | 32 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 40 km | 56 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 110 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in |
Cuihua has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").