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Weather & Climate in Guiyang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guiyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,566 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,566 ft (1,087 m) |
| Area | 3,105.6 sq mi (8,043.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5833°N, 106.7167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2021 | 18 km SE of Bijie, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 36 km SW of Zunyi, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 80 km SSW of Anshun, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 34 km WSW of Anshun, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jan 17, 2010 | 77 km S of Anshun, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 93 km NE of Zhelou, China | M4.4 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 99 km SSW of Xiaoweizhai, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 59 km NW of Anshun, China | M4.3 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 87 km SE of Anshun, China | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 85 km W of Dushan, China | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 76 km W of Dushan, China | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 81 km NE of Zhelou, China | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 79 km ESE of Anshun, China | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 35 km NNE of Guiyang, China | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Guiyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.7").