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Weather & Climate in Wanxian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wanxian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 676,899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8160°N, 108.3741°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 16, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Bishan, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 66 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 108 km | 30 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 48 km | 24 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in |
Wanxian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.8").