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Weather & Climate in Pengjia Zhaizi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pengjia Zhaizi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,539 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,539 ft (2,298 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.6083°N, 103.5271°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
206 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 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 64 km | 25 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 125 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 74 km | 56 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 69 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 35 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 | 122 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Pengjia Zhaizi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.4").