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Weather & Climate in Sheshu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sheshu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,122 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,122 ft (1,866 m) |
| Area | 2,296.4 sq mi (5,947.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2005°N, 104.9362°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
417 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 | 101 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 85 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 72 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 81 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2009 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 50 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Sheshu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.2").