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Weather & Climate in Qi’an, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Qi’an enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.1779°N, 121.0491°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 56 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 69 km 25 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 133 km 9 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 71 km 33 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 78 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 81 mph 109 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 125 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 92 mph 250 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 86 mph 258 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 81 mph 210 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 58 mph 200 km
2002 Rammasun Category 2 81 mph 259 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 226 km
1994 Doug Category 1 69 mph 252 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 142 km
1990 Abe Category 1 58 mph 186 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 29 km
1984 Ed Category 1 63 mph 113 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 92 mph 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest

Qi’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.2").

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