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Weather & Climate in Tanping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,482 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,482 ft (1,671 m) |
| Area | 2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8112°N, 104.9754°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 125 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 145 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 62 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 24 km |
| May 29, 2008 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Tanping has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.2").