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Weather & Climate in Qishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qishan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,744 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,744 ft (1,446 m) |
| Area | 2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2332°N, 105.3951°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 23 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 62 km | 21 km |
| Jul 26, 2013 | 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 110 km S of Mawu, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 73 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1991 | 69 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2008 | 88 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Qishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").