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Weather & Climate in Nanchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 67.6 sq mi (175.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,028/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1520°N, 107.1034°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Taiping, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 47 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 145 km | 44 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 3 km WSW of Yongrong, China | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 24 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 11 km SE of Puhechang, China | M4.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 61 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 19 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2000 | 8 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M3.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in |
Nanchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.8").