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Zhicheng, China

Hubei · China

Zhicheng is a large city in Hubei, China with a population of 159,383. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

159,383 Population 233/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
44.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population159,383
Density233/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population159,383
Population Density233 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates30.2956°, 111.5047°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHubei
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation44.2 inches (1,123 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zhicheng

Zhicheng is a large city in China (Hubei) with a population of 159,383. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhicheng

Zhicheng has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1230 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F -4.9° / 17.9° 43.5
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F -2.4° / 22.3° 42.5
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 2° / 28.6° 94.7
Apr 17°C / 63°F 6.3° / 31.9° 130.5
May 21.3°C / 70°F 11° / 32.8° 131.0
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 16.5° / 35.3° 213.2
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 20.8° / 35.8° 230.4
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 19.6° / 37.8° 122.8
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 15° / 35.5° 76.5
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 8.3° / 31.8° 83.6
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 0° / 25.6° 47.1
Dec 5.5°C / 42°F -4.2° / 19.2° 14.5
Zhicheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above China avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area685.2 sq mi (1,774.5 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates30.2956°N, 111.5047°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 26, 2025.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 135 km
Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 91 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 100 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 118 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 140 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 111 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 143 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 110 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 85 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 60 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 105 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 147 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 130 km
Jun 2, 2007 19 km W of Jingzhou, China M4.0 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY Meteorological 54.0 m 10 99 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 130 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 114 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Driest

Zhicheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Zhicheng

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
宜都市第二高级中学
宜都市西湖中学
宜都市枝城镇实验幼儿园
宜都二中南校区
枝城镇中心幼儿园
庙桥小学
宜都市枝城小学
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Museums in Zhicheng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
丹阳书院
枝江市博物馆

Farmers Markets in Zhicheng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
五柳树市场
猇亭区中心市场
环城大市场

Restaurants in Zhicheng

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大堰农庄
张家冲水库农庄
联贵大酒店
金枝大酒店

Monuments in Zhicheng

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

迎宾石

Train Stations in Zhicheng

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zhicheng
桃子岭

Bus Stations in Zhicheng

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1019017993
枝城汽车站

Gas Stations in Zhicheng

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #2837832637
CN #2837835027

Banks in Zhicheng

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中国邮政储蓄

Stadiums & Teams in Zhicheng

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zhicheng

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dangyang Air BaseMedium Airport
Yichang Sanxia AirportYIHMedium Airport
Jingmen Zhanghe General AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zhicheng

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
龙泉寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Zhicheng

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Parks 20
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zhicheng

What is the population of Zhicheng?

Zhicheng has a population of 159,383 residents and is located in China. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 685.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhicheng?

Zhicheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches.

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