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Weather & Climate in Jianchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jianchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 661.2 sq mi (1,712.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5583°N, 116.6398°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 143 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 1 | 58 mph | 282 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 120 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 279 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 2 | 58 mph | 146 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 1 | — | 300 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 2 | 52 mph | 251 km |
| 1996 | Herb | Category 2 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 1994 | Tim | Category 2 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Jianchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (1.9").