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Weather & Climate in Qianjiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qianjiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 923.5 sq mi (2,391.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5328°N, 108.7748°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 99 km | 44 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 115 km | 40 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Qianjiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.9").