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Weather & Climate in Xiaochuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiaochuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,137 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,137 ft (1,261 m) |
| Area | 745.8 sq mi (1,931.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6806°N, 105.5616°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 125 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 62 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 29 km WSW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 89 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Xiaochuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.1").