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Weather & Climate in Zhongshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,973 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,973 ft (1,211 m) |
| Area | 3,105.6 sq mi (8,043.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9833°N, 106.2167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2021 | 18 km SE of Bijie, China | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 36 km SW of Zunyi, China | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Taiping, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 34 km WSW of Anshun, China | M4.4 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 26 km S of Xuyong, China | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 59 km NW of Anshun, China | M4.3 | 78 km | 19 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 76 km W of Dushan, China | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 44 km WSW of Bijie, China | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2010 | 68 km WSW of Anshun, China | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 79 km ESE of Anshun, China | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 35 km NNE of Guiyang, China | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Zhongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.7").