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Weather & Climate in Zepu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zepu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,177 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,177 ft (1,273 m) |
| Area | 381.5 sq mi (988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1887°N, 77.2708°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
223 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M6.4 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 86 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2003 | 105 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 106 km N of Shache, China | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 73 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.6 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 119 km N of Shache, China | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 78 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 46 km WSW of Shache, China | M5.3 | 49 km | 37 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 116 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1997 | 100 km N of Shache, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 84 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2003 | 113 km NNE of Shache, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 111 km E of Kashgar, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1997 | 65 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 130 km NE of Shache, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 76 km W of Shache, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2008 | 144 km WSW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 112 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 57 km W of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 66 km WNW of Zangguy, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.0 in |
Zepu has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").