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Weather & Climate in Jinping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 309 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 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,020 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Area | 2,232.0 sq mi (5,780.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4337°N, 100.8199°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 84 km E of Dali, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 37 km ESE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 105 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 157 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 43 km WNW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 55 km | 36 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 139 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 57 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.6 | 100 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: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Jinping has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 50°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.6").