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Weather & Climate in Kangding, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangding has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,272 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,272 ft (2,826 m) |
| Area | 4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0022°N, 101.9569°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 45 km | 12 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 96 km SW of Kangding, China | M5.6 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 30 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 20 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 20 km | 24 km |
| Apr 27, 2010 | 70 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2001 | 95 km WSW of Kangding, China | M5.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 48 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Kangding has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 22°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.1").