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Weather & Climate in Ya'an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ya'an enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,939 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,939 ft (591 m) |
| Area | 5,809.3 sq mi (15,046.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9852°N, 102.9990°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 37 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M6.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 46 km | 12 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 37 km | 16 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 20 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 41 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in |
Ya'an has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.7").