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Weather & Climate in Jinniu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinniu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,738 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,738 ft (1,444 m) |
| Area | 131.8 sq mi (341.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8006°N, 100.5744°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 57 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 64 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 38 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 130 km |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Jinniu has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.4").