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Weather & Climate in Panzhihua, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panzhihua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Area | 2,861.4 sq mi (7,411.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5851°N, 101.7128°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
206 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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 103 km | 48 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 42 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 30 km |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 74 km NE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 25 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 | — | 9 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Panzhihua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.2").