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Weather & Climate in Hetu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hetu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 1,099.4 sq mi (2,847.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3090°N, 107.0289°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 37 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 47 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Bishan, China | M4.5 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 3 km WSW of Yongrong, China | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jan 16, 1996 | 31 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 24 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 57 km | 7 km |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 11 km SE of Puhechang, China | M4.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in |
Hetu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.7").