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Weather & Climate in Zhaojia, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhaojia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 272.5 sq mi (705.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0813°N, 108.4116°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 16, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Bishan, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 96 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 84 km | 30 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Zhaojia has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.7").