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Weather & Climate in Nansan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nansan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 338 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 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,584 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,584 ft (1,702 m) |
| Area | 1,160.8 sq mi (3,006.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.7958°N, 98.8040°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 127 km | 40 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 143 km | 39 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 40 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 133 km | 31 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 166 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2011 | Myanmar-China border region | M4.7 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 157 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 128 km SW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 145 km WSW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 158 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 50 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 171 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Nansan has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and January the driest (0.5").