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Weather & Climate in Zhaosu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhaosu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 322 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,125 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,125 ft (1,867 m) |
| Area | 1,725.6 sq mi (4,469.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1530°N, 81.1178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 28, 2013 | 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M6.1 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 90 km SW of Xinyuan, China | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 101 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2000 | 44 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 20 km | 19 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 100 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 102 km WNW of Kuqa, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 122 km NE of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 107 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2022 | 79 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1990 | 57 km ENE of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 42 km WNW of Xinyuan, China | M4.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 77 km W of Xinyuan, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 117 km NE of Aksu, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 60 km ENE of Huocheng, China | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Zhaosu has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from 4°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.6").