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Weather & Climate in Nanjian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanjian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,596 ft (1,401 m) |
| Area | 288.5 sq mi (747.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0449°N, 100.5144°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 89 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
Nanjian has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.5").