All Countries
Weather & Climate in Shichuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shichuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 65.9 sq mi (170.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7658°N, 106.8228°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 126 km | 42 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 45 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 47 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Bishan, China | M4.5 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 76 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 6 km ENE of Fuji, China | M4.4 | 150 km | 36 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 125 km | 44 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 49 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 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) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
Shichuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.7").