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Weather & Climate in Zhaxi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhaxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,358 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,358 ft (1,633 m) |
| Area | 497.5 sq mi (1,288.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8508°N, 104.9687°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
223 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 40 km | 32 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 35 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 37 km | 45 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 17 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 17 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Zhaxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.7").