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Weather & Climate in Panlian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panlian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 326 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 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,606 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,606 ft (1,099 m) |
| Area | 2,861.4 sq mi (7,411.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8878°N, 102.1084°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
215 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 99 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Jan 31, 1993 | 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 1991 | Sichuan-Yunnan border region, China | M4.9 | 125 km | 44 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 28 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in |
Panlian has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (0.3").