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Weather & Climate in Zhongfeng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongfeng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 268.9 sq mi (696.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3236°N, 109.6403°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 65 km NW of Ankang, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Zhongfeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.5").