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Weather & Climate in Ganchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ganchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 269.4 sq mi (697.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4052°N, 106.9249°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 142 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 29 km WSW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 14 km |
| May 29, 2008 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 43 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 16 km ESE of Zhongmiao, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 45 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2015 | 42 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 35 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in |
Ganchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.3").