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Weather & Climate in Shanshu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanshu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1114°N, 108.4114°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 5, 2017 | 20 km WNW of Runsong, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China | M4.0 | 10 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in |
Shanshu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (1.0").