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Weather & Climate in Tongquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongquan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 314 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,673 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,673 ft (2,034 m) |
| Area | 11,172.2 sq mi (28,936.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4000°N, 103.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 44 km | 23 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 94 km SE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 113 km | 36 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 114 km NNW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Nov 7, 1995 | 95 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.6 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 105 km NW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 64 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 95 km N of Majie, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 57 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 88 km N of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 90 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 |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Tongquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.6").