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Zhigou, China

Shandong · China

Zhigou is a mid-size city in Shandong, China with a population of 43,152. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

43,152 Population 42/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population43,152
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population43,152
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates35.9167°, 119.2167°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShandong
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (778 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Zhigou

Zhigou is a mid-size city in China (Shandong) with a population of 43,152. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhigou

Zhigou has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 995 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -11.9° / 10.3° 12.0
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -8° / 16.9° 25.2
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F -4.4° / 24.1° 19.1
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 1.3° / 28.6° 37.4
May 19.9°C / 68°F 7.3° / 34.9° 54.9
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 14.5° / 37.7° 131.4
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34.8° 292.9
Aug 26.4°C / 79°F 17.3° / 34.2° 231.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 11.8° / 31.6° 83.2
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 3.2° / 27.6° 51.1
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F -5.3° / 22.6° 46.0
Dec -0.1°C / 32°F -11.6° / 14° 9.9
Zhigou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above China avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area1,038.9 sq mi (2,690.7 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates35.9167°N, 119.2167°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
19% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on May 1, 2022.

Nov 23, 2013 15 km SE of Laizhou, China M4.6 150 km
May 1, 2022 11 km SE of Suozhen, China M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Damrey (2012).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Damrey Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1668 TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE Earthquake - 42,578 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in

Zhigou has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Zhigou

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
高泽初中 - - - -
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Museums in Zhigou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wang Yimei Memorial Hall
Zhucheng China Tyrannosaurus Museum
Zhucheng Dinosaur Museum
Zhucheng Dinosaur Museum
中国甲龙馆
中国角龙馆
中国龙立方
诸城博物馆
诸城名人馆

Libraries in Zhigou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
诸城图书馆(旧址)0.0
诸城市图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Zhigou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
张择端书画艺术城
张择端书画艺术城
张择端书画艺术城

Train Stations in Zhigou

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wulian
中至
枳沟

Gas Stations in Zhigou

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1217922971
CN #1217922972
CN #3968191624

Ski Resorts Near Zhigou

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
日照沁园春滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
日照五莲山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
藏马山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
潍坊青云山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Zhigou

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rizhao Shanzihe AirportRIZMedium Airport
Weifang Nanyuan AirportWEFMedium Airport
Zhucheng Air Base-Medium Airport
Gaomi Air Base-Small Airport
Yidu Air Base-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 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 Zhigou

What is the population of Zhigou?

Zhigou has a population of 43,152 residents and is located in China. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 1,038.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhigou?

Zhigou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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