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Weather & Climate in Shangjie, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shangjie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,095 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,095 ft (1,553 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.6701°N, 99.9582°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
202 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 8 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 37 km | 8 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 7 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 36 km | 38 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 148 km | 40 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 4 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 141 km | 39 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 32 km | 28 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Shangjie has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in December to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and December the driest (0.5").