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Weather & Climate in Shima, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 269.4 sq mi (697.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0126°N, 106.4283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 112 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 139 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 120 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 17 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 73 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 59 km NE of Jiangyou, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 50 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 123 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 |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in |
Shima has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.3").