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Weather & Climate in Heqian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 2,322.2 sq mi (6,014.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4150°N, 108.4697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 62 km | 30 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Heqian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.6").