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Weather & Climate in Pingwu County, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingwu County experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,877 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,877 ft (877 m) |
| Area | 88.9 sq mi (230.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4073°N, 104.5274°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
798 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 108 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 86 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 60 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km N of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 126 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km WNW of Mianyang, China | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2009 | 48 km NW of Deyang, China | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Pingwu County has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and December the driest (0.2").