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Weather & Climate in Judian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Judian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,165 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,165 ft (1,879 m) |
| Area | 3,768.7 sq mi (9,761.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3061°N, 99.6491°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 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 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 119 km | 36 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 101 km | 31 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 | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Judian has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.5").