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Weather & Climate in Kaiwen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaiwen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,204 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,204 ft (1,891 m) |
| Area | 3,768.7 sq mi (9,761.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.1561°N, 99.8348°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
209 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 | 46 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 54 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 97 km | 31 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 118 km | 48 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 113 km | 36 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 38 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 38 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 | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kaiwen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").