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Weather & Climate in Shizi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shizi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,969 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,969 ft (2,124 m) |
| Area | 1,711.9 sq mi (4,433.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7440°N, 104.6803°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 | 98 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 94 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 146 km | 14 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 60 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 17 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | Sichuan-Gansu border region, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 62 km W of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Shizi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").