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Weather & Climate in Suining, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Suining enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2,054.9 sq mi (5,322.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5080°N, 105.5733°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 25 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.9 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 43 km SSE of Deyang, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 10 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 17 km NNW of Deyang, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 37 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 46 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.7 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 12 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 14 km NNW of Mianyang, China | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 131 km | 45 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 30 km NNW of Zigong, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in |
Suining has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").