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Weather & Climate in Xiahe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiahe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 272 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.0156°N, 117.2733°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 24 km ESE of Haimen, China | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
59 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 252 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 170 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 282 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 115 mph | 260 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 244 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 48 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 263 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 280 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 183 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 151 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 264 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 186 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 75 mph | 198 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 101 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 58 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Xiahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (1.2").