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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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Area | 289.3 sq mi (749.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6612°N, 97.8526°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 11, 1994 | 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M6.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 79 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 35 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 106 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 38 km | 17 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 94 km | 40 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 7 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 99 km | 39 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 40 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2004 | 63 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.8 | 141 km | 45 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 58 km NNW of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 51 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 10 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 208 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 91 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Taiping has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.5").