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Weather & Climate in Zhiqin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhiqin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 324 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 91.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,270 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 31.7°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,270 ft (3,740 m) |
| Area | 5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6607°N, 100.4948°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 9, 2022 | 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.9 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 190 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 145 km | 43 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 239 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 35 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 252 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 240 km N of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 237 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 252 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 266 km N of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 238 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 101 km S of Cairima, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2017 | 272 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 17 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 209 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 167 km SW of Muxihe, China | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 239 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 242 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.