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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 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9272°N, 114.4528°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 5 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 2 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 10 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 254 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 115 mph | 214 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 250 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 238 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 181 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 150 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 226 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 104 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 58 mph | 130 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 1999 | Maggie | Category 2 | 52 mph | 139 km |
| 1999 | York | Category 1 | 63 mph | 197 km |
| 1999 | Sam | Category 1 | 63 mph | 155 km |
| 1997 | Victor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 185 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).