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Weather & Climate in Taipingdian, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Taipingdian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Area1,903.5 sq mi (4,930.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates28.5593°N, 104.2220°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 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 72 km 6 km
Sep 7, 2012 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.5 112 km 10 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China M5.4 148 km 6 km
Apr 4, 2014 95 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.4 73 km 25 km
Apr 24, 2013 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.3 74 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2017 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China M5.3 73 km 32 km
Jun 22, 2019 11 km SE of Xunchang, China M5.3 60 km 10 km
Jan 14, 2015 59 km WSW of Leshan, China M5.3 133 km 10 km
Sep 7, 2012 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.3 112 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2019 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China M5.1 61 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1994 41 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.1 72 km 33 km
Feb 28, 1996 27 km S of Zigong, China M5.1 78 km 33 km
Jun 17, 2019 15 km E of Xunchang, China M5.1 65 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2021 4 km N of Luocheng, China M5.0 99 km 10 km
Oct 13, 1993 102 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.0 79 km 33 km
Mar 24, 2025 12 km SW of Xuyong, China M5.0 120 km 10 km
Aug 16, 2014 91 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.0 82 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2015 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.0 70 km 10 km
Sep 7, 2019 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China M5.0 128 km 10 km
Feb 25, 2019 21 km NW of Zigong, China M4.9 108 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
1935 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake 100 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in

Taipingdian has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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