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Weather & Climate in Shading, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shading has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 343 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 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 171.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,870 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,870 ft (3,618 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2589°N, 94.4956°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 161 km W of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 212 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 205 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 219 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 213 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 205 km N of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2010 | 202 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 110 km | 45 km |
| Aug 12, 2017 | 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 108 km | 28 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 208 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 207 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 208 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M4.9 | 105 km | 32 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 204 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M4.9 | 108 km | 32 km |
| Jul 27, 2020 | 212 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 210 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Shading has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 2°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.1").