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Weather & Climate in Tongchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 1,026.9 sq mi (2,659.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0941°N, 105.0873°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
774 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M6.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 128 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 32 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 60 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km N of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 119 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km WNW of Mianyang, China | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2009 | 48 km NW of Deyang, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2009 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 38 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 69 km WNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 142 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 |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Tongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (0.3").