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Weather & Climate in Xihu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xihu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 71.5 sq mi (185.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1002°N, 106.3954°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 84 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 41 km SE of Zigong, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 85 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 12 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 45 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 41 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 106 km | 34 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Taiping, China | M4.6 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 75 km | 47 km |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 20 km NNE of Bowangshan, China | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 18 km SW of Neijiang, China | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 86 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
Xihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.8").