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Weather & Climate in Zhihe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhihe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,989 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,989 ft (911 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7800°N, 110.6396°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 24, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Hancheng, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 33 km SW of Linfen, China | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 92 km | 24 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 83 km N of Hancheng, China | M4.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1993 | 46 km SSW of Linfen, China | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Zhihe has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.1").