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Weather & Climate in Tongchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongchuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 261.2 sq mi (676.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8988°N, 108.9506°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 4, 2009 | 14 km S of Yanliang, China | M4.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1998 | 36 km NE of Huayin, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 15 km WNW of Lintong, China | M4.3 | 52 km | 22 km |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 74 km NNE of Tongchuanshi, China | M4.1 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Apr 22, 1991 | 7 km SW of Hancheng, China | M3.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 49 km WSW of Yuncheng, China | M3.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in |
Tongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.2").