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Weather & Climate in Wenlan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wenlan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,295 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,295 ft (1,309 m) |
| Area | 966.4 sq mi (2,503.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3600°N, 103.4368°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 24, 1995 | 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China | M5.2 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 36 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 11 km NNE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 33 km NNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 11 km | 16 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 19 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 19 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 97 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 49 km WNW of Gejiu, China | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 106 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 100 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Wenlan has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 45°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.5").