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Weather & Climate in Tongqian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongqian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 2,464 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Area | 273.0 sq mi (707.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0692°N, 105.7639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
325 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 65 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 118 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km N of Jiangyou, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 84 km | 17 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M5.0 | 102 km | 38 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 59 km NE of Jiangyou, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in |
Tongqian has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.2").