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Weather & Climate in Zhigou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhigou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 1,038.9 sq mi (2,690.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9167°N, 119.2167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Nov 23, 2013 | 15 km SE of Laizhou, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 25 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 11 km SE of Suozhen, China | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 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 |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | 42,578 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Zhigou has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.4").