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Weather & Climate in Xiaochang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiaochang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,114 ft (1,254 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3427°N, 108.5123°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 44 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 26 km SE of Fuling, China | M4.2 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 135 km | 40 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China | M4.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Xiaochang has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.9").