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Weather & Climate in Wenquan, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wenquan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area2,322.2 sq mi (6,014.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates31.3591°N, 108.5222°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 138 km 33 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 128 km 44 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 59 km 30 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 143 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 108 km 24 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 127 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 137 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Wenquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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