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Zhangjiajie, China

Full City Profile

441,804 Population 120/sq mi density
571 ft Elevation 174 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Zhangjiajie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area3,681.0 sq mi (9,533.8 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates29.1294°N, 110.4783°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Oct 16, 2011.

Oct 8, 2010 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.2 57 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 143 km
Oct 16, 2011 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.0 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 6.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in

Zhangjiajie has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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