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Weather & Climate in Zhaoyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhaoyuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 553.0 sq mi (1,432.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3650°N, 120.4100°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 18, 1997 | 48 km NE of Dengzhou, China | M4.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 15 km SE of Laizhou, China | M4.6 | 45 km | 25 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 48 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 46 km |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 118 km NW of Longgang, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 59 km NNW of Dengzhou, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Dongcun, China | M4.5 | 92 km | 65 km |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 82 km WNW of Longgang, China | M4.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 44 km E of Dongcun, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 43 km N of Dengzhou, China | M4.4 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 75 km WSW of Lüshun, China | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 20 km NNW of Dengzhou, China | M4.3 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 46 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 37 km S of Ninghai, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Jul 22, 2015 | 29 km N of Longgang, China | M4.2 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 32 km ENE of Dengzhou, China | M4.0 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 17 km N of Yantai, China | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2005 | 23 km NNW of Weihai, China | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 57 km SSE of Lüshun, China | M3.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1969 | BOHAI SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 10 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Zhaoyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.4").