Weather & Climate in Shilipu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shilipu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.6093°N, 112.1807°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 32 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Shilipu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (0.9").