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Weather & Climate in Jiaoxiyakou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiaoxiyakou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 308 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,464 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,464 ft (2,275 m) |
| Area | 2,861.4 sq mi (7,411.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1283°N, 102.4500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 76 km | 42 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 84 km E of Dali, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 28 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1993 | 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 47 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 89 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 40 km | 49 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 82 km SW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.