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Weather & Climate in Sanquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanquan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,946 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,946 ft (593 m) |
| Area | 278.1 sq mi (720.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1323°N, 107.2038°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 11 km SE of Puhechang, China | M4.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 19 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2000 | 8 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M3.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 13 km N of Yongchuan, China | M3.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in |
Sanquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.8").