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Weather & Climate in Pianjiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pianjiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,839 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,839 ft (1,475 m) |
| Area | 2,458.3 sq mi (6,366.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0167°N, 100.5833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 145 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 146 km | 48 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 77 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Pianjiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").