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Weather & Climate in Sanchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,266 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Area | 284.5 sq mi (736.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7504°N, 100.6589°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 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 | 71 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 55 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 117 km | 36 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 68 km | 48 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 120 km | 8 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 | — | 66 km |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Sanchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").