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Weather & Climate in Shanghu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanghu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 296 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 35.4 inches. The area receives 121.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6372°N, 83.8239°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 1, 2019 | 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 118 km | 30 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.9 | 99 km | 23 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 7 km NE of Baijiantan, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | Eastern Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 90 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 41 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 15 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 109 km | 31 km |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 26 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 119 km | 37 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 93 km E of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M3.9 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 83 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Shanghu has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 12°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.2").