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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. The area gets 299 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 37.7 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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").