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Weather & Climate in Shihua, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shihua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area269.3 sq mi (697.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.2785°N, 111.4562°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 3.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Mar 27, 2008 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China M4.8 112 km 10 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 140 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2018 31 km NNE of Danjiangkou, China M4.7 61 km 10 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 123 km 22 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 111 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2000 47 km WNW of Nanyang, China M4.4 116 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2008 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China M4.3 122 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 117 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.2 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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