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Weather & Climate in Qiaotou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiaotou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,497 ft (1,066 m) |
| Area | 2,296.4 sq mi (5,947.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1076°N, 104.8117°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
469 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 | 90 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 84 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 98 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 76 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 69 km WNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2009 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 38 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Qiaotou has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.1").