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Weather & Climate in Shirong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shirong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,825 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,825 ft (861 m) |
| Area | 5,809.3 sq mi (15,046.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3509°N, 102.6525°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 96 km SW of Kangding, China | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 20 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2001 | 95 km WSW of Kangding, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 71 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 |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in |
Shirong has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.5").