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Weather & Climate in Tiandiba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tiandiba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,419 ft (1,347 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7018°N, 103.2481°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
175 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 64 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 93 km | 56 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 47 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 54 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 116 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Tiandiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.4").