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Weather & Climate in Guishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guishan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,152 ft (1,875 m) |
| Area | 5,769.1 sq mi (14,942.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.0503°N, 102.0002°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 2, 2007 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M6.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1993 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 43 km WNW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 85 km | 36 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 57 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 125 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2021 | 23 km SSW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 148 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 125 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 11 km NNE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Guishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in December to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.5").