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Weather & Climate in Hepingyizu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hepingyizu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Area | 5,809.3 sq mi (15,046.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2469°N, 103.0825°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 113 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 |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Hepingyizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 18°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.6").