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Weather & Climate in Sitai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sitai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 266.1 sq mi (689.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4864°N, 105.6100°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
247 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 105 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 113 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 38 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 77 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Sitai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.1").