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Weather & Climate in Xunsi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xunsi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Area | 280.8 sq mi (727.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1008°N, 104.5606°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 50 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 93 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 28 km | 32 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 17 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 35 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 32 km | 45 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 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in |
Xunsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.7").