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Weather & Climate in Zhefang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhefang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 1,160.8 sq mi (3,006.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.2667°N, 98.2833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 87 km | 40 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 100 km | 39 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 57 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 40 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 58 km NNW of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 59 km | 31 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2011 | Myanmar-China border region | M4.7 | 102 km | 35 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 145 km WSW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
Zhefang has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 55°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.4").