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Weather & Climate in Zhijin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhijin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,308 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,308 ft (1,313 m) |
| Area | 3,563.0 sq mi (9,228.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6668°N, 105.7680°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 18 km SE of Bijie, China | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 36 km SW of Zunyi, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 60 km NE of Weining, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 80 km SSW of Anshun, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 86 km SSW of Anshun, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Jan 17, 2010 | 77 km S of Anshun, China | M4.4 | 123 km | 27 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 34 km WSW of Anshun, China | M4.4 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 26 km S of Xuyong, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 87 km SE of Anshun, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 59 km NW of Anshun, China | M4.3 | 24 km | 19 km |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 85 km W of Dushan, China | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 75 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M4.3 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 76 km W of Dushan, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 44 km WSW of Bijie, China | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 60 km WNW of Bijie, China | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2008 | 73 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 79 km ESE of Anshun, China | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2010 | 68 km WSW of Anshun, China | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 35 km NNE of Guiyang, China | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Zhijin has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.7").