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Weather & Climate in Shimen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 328 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 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,466 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,466 ft (1,666 m) |
| Area | 287.8 sq mi (745.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8897°N, 99.3687°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 46 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 124 km | 40 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 42 km | 38 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 48 km | 28 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 112 km | 39 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2016 | 88 km NW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 22 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Shimen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.6").