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Weather & Climate in Weining, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weining experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,116 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,116 ft (2,169 m) |
| Area | 284.1 sq mi (735.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8500°N, 104.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 56 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 18 km SE of Bijie, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 45 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 43 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 37 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 47 km |
| Jan 31, 2004 | 50 km SSW of Xunchang, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 44 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 82 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 |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in |
Weining has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.4").