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Weather & Climate in Xiping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 304 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,119 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,119 ft (1,865 m) |
| Area | 11,172.2 sq mi (28,936.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5978°N, 103.7961°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 42 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 47 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 94 km SE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 13 km | 23 km |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 105 km NW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 133 km | 36 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 95 km N of Majie, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1995 | 95 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.6 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 114 km NNW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 64 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 57 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 84 km N of Majie, China | M4.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1 km S of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 125 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 |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5 in |
Xiping has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.5").