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Weather & Climate in Simao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Simao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,367 ft (1,331 m) |
| Area | 1,496.5 sq mi (3,876.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7886°N, 100.9748°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 2, 2007 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M6.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1993 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M5.6 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1997 | 83 km NE of Jinghong, China | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 105 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 59 km N of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 171 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 158 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 157 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 36 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 104 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 15 km ESE of Simao, China | M4.7 | 16 km | 13 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 139 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 109 km WSW of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 38 km NE of Jinghong, China | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 143 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 162 km NNW of Jinghong, China | M4.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in |
Simao has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (0.7").