Weather & Climate in Foshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Foshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 334 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 93.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,892 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 30.2°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,892 ft (4,844 m) |
| Area | 704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7340°N, 98.8061°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 114 km | 31 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 173 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 228 km SE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1990 | 233 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 30 km |
| May 31, 1999 | 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M4.8 | 37 km | 52 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 158 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 161 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 161 km WNW of Daocheng, China | M4.6 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Dec 2, 2000 | 186 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 64 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 22 km W of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 228 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 29 km |
| Jan 17, 2002 | 235 km N of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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