Weather & Climate in Machang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,892 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,892 ft (1,796 m) |
| Area | 284.1 sq mi (735.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1079°N, 104.2680°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 47 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 37 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 17 km SSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 62 km | 23 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 24 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 28 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 17 km NNW of Weining, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 114 km NNW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 110 km | 26 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 64 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 32 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 105 km NW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.