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Weather & Climate in Shengping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shengping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 334 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 93.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,030 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,030 ft (3,362 m) |
| Area | 704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4856°N, 98.9114°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 88 km | 31 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 14 km |
| May 31, 1999 | 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M4.8 | 66 km | 52 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 158 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Sep 24, 1995 | 142 km NE of Hayuliang, India | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 64 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 228 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 161 km WNW of Daocheng, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 14 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 22 km W of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 1992 | 29 km NE of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 207 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 86 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.5 | 57 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Shengping has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.4").