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Weather & Climate in Zhong’an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhong’an enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 304 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,175 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,175 ft (1,882 m) |
| Area | 11,172.2 sq mi (28,936.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.6667°N, 104.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 17 km NNW of Weining, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 32 km | 23 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 57 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 36 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 114 km NNW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 64 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 105 km NW of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 29 km NW of Shilin, China | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 56 km SSW of Weining, China | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1992 | 88 km N of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 34 km WSW of Anshun, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 17 km W of Weining, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 75 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M4.3 | 50 km | 41 km |
| May 10, 2010 | 61 km N of Qujing, China | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 161 km SSW of Anshun, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2018 | 49 km NW of Qujing, China | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2008 | 73 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M4.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in |
Zhong’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.6").