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Weather & Climate in Shimen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 2,528.5 sq mi (6,548.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4860°N, 104.7382°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
332 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 88 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 122 km | 8 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 38 km |
| May 15, 2011 | 38 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Shimen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").