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Weather & Climate in Shanjiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanjiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,915 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,915 ft (1,803 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3223°N, 103.0684°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 37 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 84 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 15 km | 35 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 56 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 71 km | 47 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 9 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.