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Weather & Climate in Pisha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pisha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 325 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 91.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.0706°N, 102.7577°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 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 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 62 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 28 km | 35 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 37 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 59 km SSW of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 35 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 52 km | 47 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 94 km NNW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 109 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in |
Pisha has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.4").