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Weather & Climate in Shili, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shili experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,407 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,407 ft (1,648 m) |
| Area | 264.0 sq mi (683.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9518°N, 105.2925°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 113 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 14 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 93 km | 23 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 85 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.7 | 147 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) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Shili has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.2").