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Weather & Climate in Qiaowa, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiaowa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 326 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 41.6 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,559 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,559 ft (2,304 m) |
| Area | 3,334.8 sq mi (8,637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9308°N, 101.2778°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 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 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 78 km | 48 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 57 km | 36 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 31 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 1991 | Sichuan-Yunnan border region, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 44 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 34 km NNW of Yongning, China | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 6 km W of Zhanhe, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Qiaowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.3").