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Weather & Climate in Jianshui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jianshui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,362 ft (1,939 m) |
| Area | 2,232.0 sq mi (5,780.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.2774°N, 101.2240°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 2, 2007 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M6.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1993 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M5.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 105 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 26 km | 36 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 43 km WNW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 57 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 139 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 109 km WSW of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in |
Jianshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").