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Weather & Climate in Xuanwei, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xuanwei experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 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 41.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,398 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,398 ft (1,950 m) |
| Area | 284.1 sq mi (735.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2350°N, 104.1009°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 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 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 112 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 37 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 47 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 43 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 68 km | 23 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 24 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 17 km NNW of Weining, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 105 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 17 km SSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 28 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 107 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 |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in |
Xuanwei has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.5").