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Weather & Climate in Xiaotiechang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiaotiechang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 311 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,637 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,637 ft (2,023 m) |
| Area | 11,172.2 sq mi (28,936.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2838°N, 103.6386°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 68 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 43 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 89 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 106 km | 49 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 45 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 37 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 73 km | 47 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 24 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.