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Weather & Climate in Hongqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongqiao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,035 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,035 ft (2,449 m) |
| Area | 3,334.8 sq mi (8,637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4298°N, 100.7970°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 42 km | 36 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 28 km | 48 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 63 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 30 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 75 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Hongqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (0.3").