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Weather & Climate in Heishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heishan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,530 ft (1,076 m) |
| Area | 287.0 sq mi (743.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9165°N, 107.0009°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 37 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Taiping, China | M4.6 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 47 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 46 km WSW of Changsha, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 3 km WSW of Yongrong, China | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 53 km WNW of Changsha, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Jan 16, 1996 | 31 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 24 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 11 km SE of Puhechang, China | M4.2 | 8 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in |
Heishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.9").