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Shilin, China

Full City Profile

55,000 Population 190/sq mi density
5,860 ft Elevation 1,786 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Shilin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,860 ft (1,786 m)
Area289.2 sq mi (749.0 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates24.8188°N, 103.3324°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 31, 2023.

Jun 10, 2021 23 km SW of Longquan, China M5.0 137 km
Jan 26, 2000 28 km S of Zhongshu, China M4.9 78 km
Nov 24, 1999 36 km SE of Haikou, China M4.8 53 km
Nov 9, 2012 38 km NNW of Majie, China M4.7 99 km
Oct 14, 2012 63 km NNW of Longquan, China M4.7 149 km
Feb 27, 1991 22 km NE of Qujing, China M4.7 109 km
Apr 13, 2015 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China M4.7 97 km
Jan 15, 2020 64 km W of Qujing, China M4.6 86 km
Dec 29, 1990 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China M4.6 108 km
Mar 9, 2015 52 km NE of Kunming, China M4.6 59 km
Nov 7, 1995 95 km NNW of Majie, China M4.6 148 km
Apr 19, 2014 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China M4.6 66 km
Jul 14, 2001 16 km NE of Yuxi, China M4.6 79 km
Jul 31, 2023 57 km NE of Qujing, China M4.6 144 km
May 13, 2002 55 km W of Qujing, China M4.6 66 km
Oct 24, 1995 95 km N of Majie, China M4.6 143 km
May 24, 2001 29 km NW of Shilin, China M4.5 30 km
Aug 2, 1992 88 km N of Kunming, China M4.5 124 km
Oct 23, 1995 84 km N of Majie, China M4.5 133 km
Jun 28, 2021 23 km SSW of Longquan, China M4.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1833 YUNNAN PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 6,700 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in

Shilin has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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