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Weather & Climate in Meishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meishan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 2,756.7 sq mi (7,139.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0439°N, 103.8370°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
465 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 96 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M6.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 93 km | 12 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 113 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 32 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 54 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.4 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 16 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 52 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 41 km N of Tianpeng, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Meishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.5").