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Weather & Climate in Xia’er, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xia’er experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 318 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 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,270 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,270 ft (3,435 m) |
| Area | 4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0059°N, 101.5144°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 96 km SW of Kangding, China | M5.6 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 20 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 123 km | 24 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2001 | 95 km WSW of Kangding, China | M5.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 108 km WSW of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 72 km | 53 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 49 km SE of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 34 km NNW of Yongning, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 81 km WSW of Leshan, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 158 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 113 km SW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 55 km | 39 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 100 km SW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 88 km E of Shangri-La, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 86 km WNW of Xichang, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in |
Xia’er has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").