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Weather & Climate in Shashi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shashi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1,702.3 sq mi (4,408.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3360°N, 108.8838°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 32 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 141 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: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in |
Shashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.8").