All Countries
Weather & Climate in Zhigong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhigong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 279 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 77.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 3,071.8 sq mi (7,955.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.7429°N, 111.6136°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 16, 2004 | 44 km WSW of Yangjiang, China | M4.4 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 108 km SSE of Yangjiang, China | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
58 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 3 | — | 30 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | — | 152 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 102 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 164 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 222 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 3 | 98 mph | 61 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 2 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 79 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 69 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 20 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 40 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 89 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2015 | Mujigae | Category 4 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 5 | 104 mph | 201 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 3 | 81 mph | 7 km |
| 2013 | Rumbia | Category 1 | 58 mph | 190 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 95 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Zhigong has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (1.1").