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Weather & Climate in Xiaoguan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiaoguan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,356 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,356 ft (1,023 m) |
| Area | 1,533.4 sq mi (3,971.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8759°N, 109.3193°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 119 km | 44 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 93 km | 40 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 99 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Xiaoguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.9").