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Weather & Climate in Zhakou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhakou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 685.2 sq mi (1,774.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8520°N, 111.5007°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 75 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 139 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in |
Zhakou has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.3").