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Weather & Climate in Sanqu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanqu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 276.6 sq mi (716.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6416°N, 105.6216°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 17 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 17 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 23 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 41 km SE of Zigong, China | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 24 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 28 km | 42 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 12 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 37 km | 45 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in |
Sanqu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.7").