All Countries
Weather & Climate in Xianshui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xianshui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 339 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 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,640 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,640 ft (3,243 m) |
| Area | 4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9915°N, 101.1270°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Dec 21, 1996 | 236 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 190 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 55 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 219 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 20 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Apr 27, 2010 | 70 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 240 km N of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 237 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 192 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 233 km WNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 252 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 207 km WNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 252 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 209 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2019 | 163 km N of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 242 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 159 km SW of Qihama, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 189 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 159 km N of Kangding, China | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1993 | 157 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 180 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in |
Xianshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.3").