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Weather & Climate in Shanghexi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanghexi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,244 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,244 ft (684 m) |
| Area | 51.1 sq mi (132.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4755°N, 109.8027°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 32 km | 40 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Shanghexi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.0").