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Weather & Climate in Mingzhong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mingzhong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,530 ft (1,076 m) |
| Area | 93.0 sq mi (240.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7331°N, 108.8152°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 33 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Mingzhong has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").