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Weather & Climate in Kaiyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaiyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,131 ft (1,259 m) |
| Area | 749.0 sq mi (1,940.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.6977°N, 103.3037°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 24, 1995 | 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China | M5.2 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 93 km | 36 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 19 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 50 km | 15 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 11 km NNE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 97 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 33 km NNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 44 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 29 km NW of Shilin, China | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 49 km WNW of Gejiu, China | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 106 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 82 km W of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 87 km SW of Gejiu, China | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 62 km ESE of Zhongshu, China | M4.3 | 117 km | 11 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 22 km ESE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.3 | 23 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Kaiyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").