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Weather & Climate in Jinchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinchuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 335 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 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 152.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,215 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,215 ft (2,199 m) |
| Area | 4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4755°N, 102.0588°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.9 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 148 km | 12 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 69 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 54 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.4 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 190 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 52 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2010 | 70 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 44 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 35 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2010 | 41 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2021 | 43 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 54 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2009 | 54 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Jinchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").