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Weather & Climate in Tuguan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuguan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 6,132 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,132 ft (1,869 m) |
| Area | 100.9 sq mi (261.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9454°N, 102.2003°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1993 | 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 68 km | 28 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 84 km E of Dali, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 82 km SW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2003 | 81 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 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 |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Tuguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in December to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.5").