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Weather & Climate in Mazhan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mazhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,125 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,125 ft (1,867 m) |
| Area | 2,375.9 sq mi (6,153.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2114°N, 98.4840°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 11, 1994 | 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M6.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 40 km | 40 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 28 km | 39 km |
| May 17, 2016 | 88 km NW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 54 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 89 km | 40 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2016 | 84 km NW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 51 km |
| Feb 13, 1990 | 132 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 79 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 3 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in |
Mazhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.7").