All Countries
Weather & Climate in Xinshiba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xinshiba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,455 ft (1,053 m) |
| Area | 5,809.3 sq mi (15,046.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9709°N, 102.7713°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | 72 km E of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 48 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in |
Xinshiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 18°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.5").