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Weather & Climate in Hongzhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 1,965.0 sq mi (5,089.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1258°N, 109.4089°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 30, 2015 | Guizhou, China | M5.4 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | 20 km WNW of Runsong, China | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China | M4.3 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 30 km W of Qimeng, China | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China | M4.2 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 23 km SW of Runsong, China | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 26 km ESE of Xishan, China | M3.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Hongzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (1.5").