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Weather & Climate in Qitan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qitan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 37.7 sq mi (97.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4805°N, 108.4557°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China | M4.0 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in |
Qitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.9").