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Weather & Climate in Shawan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shawan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 1,711.9 sq mi (4,433.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6274°N, 104.5637°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 82 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 17 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 59 km N of Jiangyou, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Shawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").