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Weather & Climate in Sanyu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanyu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,299 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,299 ft (1,615 m) |
| Area | 2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6993°N, 105.0201°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
210 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 122 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 114 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 106 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Sanyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").