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Weather & Climate in Mugan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mugan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,902 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,902 ft (1,494 m) |
| Area | 92.6 sq mi (239.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1667°N, 103.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 98 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 34 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 84 km | 32 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 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 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in |
Mugan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.7").