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Weather & Climate in Minjian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minjian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Area | 1,903.5 sq mi (4,930.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8462°N, 103.5458°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 75 km | 25 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 111 km | 56 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 17 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in |
Minjian has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (0.7").