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Weather & Climate in Xichang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xichang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,579.9 sq mi (4,091.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6333°N, 108.9500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Dec 31, 1994 | 77 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | southeastern China | M4.6 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 60 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 68 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1995 | 63 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | — | 9 km |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 1 | — | 223 km |
| 2025 | Wutip | Category 1 | — | 149 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 142 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 39 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 75 mph | 186 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 1 | 58 mph | 251 km |
| 2015 | Mujigae | Category 4 | 98 mph | 68 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 5 | 104 mph | 30 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 93 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 221 km |
| 2013 | Rumbia | Category 1 | 58 mph | 281 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 2 | 81 mph | 234 km |
| 2012 | Kai-tak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 115 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 2010 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 81 mph | 162 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 86 mph | 39 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Xichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (1.1").