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Weather & Climate in Zhonggang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhonggang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 1,702.3 sq mi (4,408.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5241°N, 108.8694°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 22 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 140 km | 15 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 | — | 112 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Zhonggang has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").