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Weather & Climate in Nan’an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nan’an enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 4,911.2 sq mi (12,720.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7835°N, 103.4938°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 85 km | 12 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 138 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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Nan’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (0.6").