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Weather & Climate in Jinhua, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinhua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,221 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,221 ft (2,201 m) |
| Area | 284.9 sq mi (737.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5380°N, 99.9172°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
225 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 | 91 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 136 km | 48 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 70 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 66 km | 38 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 69 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 | — | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Jinhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 42°F in January to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.5").