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Weather & Climate in Zhaozhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhaozhou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 75°F. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-19°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 79.7 sq mi (206.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7060°N, 125.2661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 27, 2018 | 14 km WNW of Fuyu, China | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Jilin, China | M5.1 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 25 km NE of Fendou, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 48 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 42 km N of Changling, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 13 km NW of Fuyu, China | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 15 km W of Fuyu, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 51 km N of Changling, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Nov 3, 2013 | 52 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 32 km ENE of Dalai, China | M4.7 | 46 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Zhaozhou, China | M4.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2013 | 46 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 50 km N of Changling, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 17 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 25 km NNE of Daqing, China | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 44 km N of Changling, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 25 km ESE of Dalai, China | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 21 km NNW of Fuyu, China | M4.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2013 | 43 km NNE of Changling, China | M4.0 | 146 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in |
Zhaozhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -1°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.1").