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Weather & Climate in Jianshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jianshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,264 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,264 ft (995 m) |
| Area | 2,296.4 sq mi (5,947.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0280°N, 104.8553°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
503 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 95 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 74 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 69 km WNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Jianshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").