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Weather & Climate in Kangpu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangpu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 308 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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,186 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) |
| Area | 3,768.7 sq mi (9,761.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5955°N, 99.1014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 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 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 70 km | 31 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 31 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 11 km SSE of Lijiang, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 86 km E of Shangri-La, China | M4.7 | 149 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 | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.