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Weather & Climate in Shiqiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shiqiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,346 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Area | 278.1 sq mi (720.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2743°N, 107.2039°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 44 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 24 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 11 km SE of Puhechang, China | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 45 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 19 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2000 | 8 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M3.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 13 km N of Yongchuan, China | M3.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in |
Shiqiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.8").