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Weather & Climate in Miaojie, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miaojie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,778 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,778 ft (1,761 m) |
| Area | 95.7 sq mi (247.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3123°N, 100.2798°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 87 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 126 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: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Miaojie has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.6").