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Weather & Climate in Jiachuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiachuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 269.4 sq mi (697.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2091°N, 106.2149°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
329 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 84 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 90 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 112 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 |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in |
Jiachuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.2").