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Weather & Climate in Zhong’ao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhong’ao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 276.6 sq mi (716.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7650°N, 105.6665°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 42 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 41 km SE of Zigong, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 38 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 12 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 51 km | 45 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 30 km NNW of Zigong, China | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 41 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 62 km | 34 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 25 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 7 km ESE of Chonglong, China | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in |
Zhong’ao has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").