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Weather & Climate in Moshiyi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moshiyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,180 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,180 ft (1,274 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8277°N, 103.7283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
296 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 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 40 km | 25 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 115 km | 32 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 98 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.