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Weather & Climate in Shiqian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shiqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 956.1 sq mi (2,476.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5225°N, 108.2281°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 30, 2015 | Guizhou, China | M5.4 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | 20 km WNW of Runsong, China | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China | M4.3 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 30 km W of Qimeng, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China | M4.2 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China | M4.0 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 23 km SW of Runsong, China | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in |
Shiqian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.0").