Weather & Climate in Xincheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xincheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,841 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,841 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0151°N, 102.8423°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 78 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 92 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 56 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 59 km SSW of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 45 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 47 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 |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | 100 | 106 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in |
Xincheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.4").