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Weather & Climate in Shilin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shilin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,860 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,860 ft (1,786 m) |
| Area | 289.2 sq mi (749.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.8188°N, 103.3324°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 64 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1995 | 95 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 66 km | 36 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 57 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 95 km N of Majie, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 29 km NW of Shilin, China | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 88 km N of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 84 km N of Majie, China | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2021 | 23 km SSW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 6,700 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Shilin has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.5").