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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,559 ft (2,304 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9308°N, 101.2778°E |
| 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").