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Weather & Climate in Jinding, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinding experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,238 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,238 ft (2,511 m) |
| Area | 112.9 sq mi (292.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4390°N, 99.4406°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 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 | 126 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 63 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 64 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 46 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 | - | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Jinding has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.6").