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Weather & Climate in Kunming, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kunming enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 325 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 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,217 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,217 ft (1,895 m) |
| Area | 8,113.2 sq mi (21,013.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0389°N, 102.7183°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 58 km SE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 84 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 94 km SE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 40 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 138 km | 23 km |
| Nov 7, 1995 | 95 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 57 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 6,700 | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Kunming has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.5").