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Weather & Climate in Taiping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taiping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,073 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 281.1 sq mi (728.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1408°N, 106.0377°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 119 km | 32 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 10 km WSW of Bowangshan, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 23 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 38 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 22 km SSW of Gusong, China | M4.9 | 86 km | 50 km |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 30 km SSE of Bowangshan, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 35 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 114 km | 45 km |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 18 km SE of Bijie, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 17 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 17 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Taiping has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.7").