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Weather & Climate in Mingguang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mingguang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,096 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,096 ft (1,858 m) |
| Area | 2,375.9 sq mi (6,153.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4931°N, 98.5415°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 11, 1994 | 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M6.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 149 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 65 km | 40 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 38 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 50 km | 39 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 28 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 30 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in |
Mingguang has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.7").