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Weather & Climate in Shuiping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shuiping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 268.9 sq mi (696.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3051°N, 109.8108°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 65 km NW of Ankang, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 54 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 137 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Shuiping has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.6").