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Weather & Climate in Zhangjiajie, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhangjiajie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 3,681.0 sq mi (9,533.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1294°N, 110.4783°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 57 km | 40 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in |
Zhangjiajie has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (1.2").