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Weather & Climate in Zhanggu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhanggu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 334 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,956 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,956 ft (2,425 m) |
| Area | 4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8688°N, 101.8885°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 114 km | 14 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 69 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 190 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 121 km | 43 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2010 | 70 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 20 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 88 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 54 km W of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in |
Zhanggu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.4").