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Weather & Climate in Shitan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shitan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,195 ft (669 m) |
| Area | 31.7 sq mi (82.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1761°N, 106.8853°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 138 km | 45 km |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 45 km NW of Changsha, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 47 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Taiping, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 49 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 44 km |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 46 km WSW of Changsha, China | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 6 km ENE of Fuji, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 53 km WNW of Changsha, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Shitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.8").