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Weather & Climate in Zhaoyu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhaoyu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 329.4 sq mi (853.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3553°N, 112.3167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 63 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Zhaoyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.1").