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Weather & Climate in Kaihua, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaihua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,498 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 51.3 sq mi (132.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3695°N, 104.2772°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 36 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 33 km NNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 19 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 15 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 11 km NNE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 62 km ESE of Zhongshu, China | M4.3 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 22 km ESE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 40 km SW of Wenshan City, China | M4.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.2 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 23 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.2 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 18 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.2 | 103 km | 14 km |
| May 21, 2011 | 51 km NW of Lào Cai, Vietnam | M4.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2004 | 61 km ESE of Zhongshu, China | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1995 | 39 km SSE of Miyang, China | M3.9 | 109 km | 96 km |
| Nov 7, 1993 | 72 km E of Zhongshu, China | M3.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 1996 | 34 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M3.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 1 | 46 mph | 276 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in |
Kaihua has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (0.4").