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Weather & Climate in Xichang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8964°N, 102.2634°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 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 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 141 km | 48 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 94 km NNW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 45 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 59 km SSW of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 59 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in |
Xichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").