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Weather & Climate in Guanting, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guanting has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,685 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,685 ft (1,428 m) |
| Area | 1,711.9 sq mi (4,433.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8165°N, 104.5323°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 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 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 92 km | 24 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 85 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 6 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Guanting has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").