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Weather & Climate in Shaping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 4,911.2 sq mi (12,720.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2308°N, 103.2659°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 123 km | 25 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Shaping has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (0.6").