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Weather & Climate in Jiantang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiantang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 334 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 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,951 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,951 ft (3,338 m) |
| Area | 704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8224°N, 99.7693°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 25 km | 31 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 93 km | 36 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 138 km | 48 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 31 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Jiantang has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.4").