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Weather & Climate in Guangyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guangyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 6,300.7 sq mi (16,318.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4420°N, 105.8230°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 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 | 40 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 56 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2009 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 38 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 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 |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in |
Guangyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.2").