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Weather & Climate in Hezhang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hezhang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 266 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 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Area | 3,828.0 sq mi (9,914.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.1222°N, 104.7239°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 118 km | 32 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 113 km | 56 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 35 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 118 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in |
Hezhang has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.6").