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Weather & Climate in Shanghuang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanghuang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,365 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,365 ft (721 m) |
| Area | 271.8 sq mi (704.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3205°N, 109.4842°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 45 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 94 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 132 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 122 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 114 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 50 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 48 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in |
Shanghuang has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.8").