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Weather & Climate in Huize, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huize enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 311 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,116 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,116 ft (2,169 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4157°N, 103.2931°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
165 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 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 31 km | 42 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 92 km | 35 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 38 km | 47 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 92 km | 37 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 43 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 97 km | 45 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 89 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 70 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in |
Huize has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.4").