Weather & Climate in Zhongba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 46.2 sq mi (119.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7782°N, 104.7393°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
953 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M6.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 56 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 32 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 60 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 69 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 140 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km N of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 90 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 130 km | 4 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 54 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.4 | 126 km | 19 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km WNW of Mianyang, China | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2009 | 48 km NW of Deyang, China | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 27 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.3 | 118 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 |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Zhongba has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.2").