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Weather & Climate in Ganjiangtou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ganjiangtou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,492 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,492 ft (1,674 m) |
| Area | 1,711.9 sq mi (4,433.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9272°N, 104.5222°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 13 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 85 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 77 km | 23 km |
| Jul 26, 2013 | 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 73 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Ganjiangtou has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").