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Weather & Climate in Daxing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daxing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,972 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,972 ft (2,430 m) |
| Area | 3,334.8 sq mi (8,637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2637°N, 100.8639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 147 km | 31 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 15 km | 48 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 61 km | 36 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in |
Daxing has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.3").