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Shunzhou, China

Full City Profile

32,074 Population 13/sq mi density
7,310 ft Elevation 2,228 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Shunzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,310 ft (2,228 m)
Area2,458.3 sq mi (6,366.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates26.6212°N, 100.5543°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 79 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 113 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 103 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 124 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 72 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 123 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 102 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 53 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 90 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 35 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 130 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 69 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 127 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 129 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 69 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 132 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 85 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 116 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 103 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m 56 km
1955 JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE Earthquake 1.0 m 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest

Shunzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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