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Weather & Climate in Shangpa, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shangpa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,790 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,790 ft (2,984 m) |
| Area | 159.5 sq mi (413.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9195°N, 98.9516°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 136 km | 38 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 17 km SE of Jinhua, China | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2016 | 88 km NW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 111 km | 54 km |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 50 km NNW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Feb 13, 1990 | 132 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Shangpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (0.6").