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Weather & Climate in Zhaoshi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhaoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Area | 51.1 sq mi (132.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2357°N, 109.4255°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 | 46 km | 40 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 28 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 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in |
Zhaoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.9").