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Weather & Climate in Nanxi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1134°N, 108.8371°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 116 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 56 km | 30 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 89 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 150 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Nanxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in December to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.8").