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Weather & Climate in Houqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,617 ft (1,712 m) |
| Area | 2,375.9 sq mi (6,153.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3236°N, 98.2780°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 11, 1994 | 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M6.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 63 km | 40 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 52 km | 39 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 113 km | 40 km |
| May 17, 2016 | 88 km NW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 54 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 1990 | 132 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 58 km NNW of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 51 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 25 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in |
Houqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (0.6").