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Weather & Climate in Guangming, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guangming enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 307 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,171 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,171 ft (1,881 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3102°N, 102.4119°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 119 km | 25 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 81 km WSW of Leshan, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 94 km NNW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 59 km SSW of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 45 km |
| Jul 10, 2003 | 29 km ESE of Xichang, China | M4.7 | 57 km | 47 km |
| Aug 17, 2014 | 96 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 86 km WNW of Xichang, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Sep 12, 2017 | 56 km W of Xichang, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 33 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 |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in |
Guangming has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.4").