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Weather & Climate in Haidong Zhen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Haidong Zhen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,463 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,463 ft (1,970 m) |
| Area | 68.8 sq mi (178.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7098°N, 100.2606°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 25 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 55 km | 38 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 49 km | 28 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in |
Haidong Zhen has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.5").