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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 Average30.2°F
44% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,892 ft (4,844 m)
Area704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates28.7340°N, 98.8061°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 93.2"

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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