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Weather & Climate in Songkan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songkan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 2,153.4 sq mi (5,577.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5497°N, 106.8597°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 7, 1996 | 36 km SW of Zunyi, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 47 km |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Taiping, China | M4.6 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 46 km WSW of Changsha, China | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 149 km | 44 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 53 km WNW of Changsha, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 37 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 3 km WSW of Yongrong, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 24 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 2012 | 11 km SE of Puhechang, China | M4.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 19 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2000 | 8 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M3.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 13 km N of Yongchuan, China | M3.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Songkan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.7").