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Weather & Climate in Rongjiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rongjiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,871 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,871 ft (1,180 m) |
| Area | 891.5 sq mi (2,308.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5500°N, 101.2500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 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 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 49 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 149 km | 36 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 83 km | 48 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Rongjiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.3").