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Weather & Climate in Shilian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shilian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,149 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,149 ft (655 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0687°N, 106.9245°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 42 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 45 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 126 km | 47 km |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Taiping, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 130 km | 44 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 46 km WSW of Changsha, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 6 km ENE of Fuji, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 36 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 49 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 53 km WNW of Changsha, China | M4.3 | 137 km | 37 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 3 km WSW of Yongrong, China | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Shilian has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.7").