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Weather & Climate in Taopingxiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taopingxiang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,584 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,584 ft (1,702 m) |
| Area | 2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1611°N, 104.9528°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 24 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 153 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2013 | 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 45 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 40 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Taopingxiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.1").