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Weather & Climate in Xian’an, China

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

Xian’an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 286 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.0749°N, 116.5166°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 134 km 10 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 116 km 10 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 34 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 Ragasa Category 4 258 km
2025 Danas Category 2 242 km
2025 Podul Category 1 236 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 256 km
2023 Saola Category 4 121 mph 135 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 98 mph 158 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 92 mph 248 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 159 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 86 mph 292 km
2017 Hato Category 3 86 mph 237 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 235 km
2016 Haima Category 1 81 mph 140 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 151 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 38 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 98 mph 68 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 81 mph 141 km
2010 Megi Category 3 98 mph 156 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 69 mph 107 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 253 km
2009 Molave Category 1 75 mph 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 84 km
1640 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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