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Weather & Climate in Zhongshu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongshu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Area | 97.0 sq mi (251.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5167°N, 103.7667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 64 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 13 km | 36 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 29 km NW of Shilin, China | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 33 km NNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1 km S of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 19 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 15 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 11 km NNE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 6 km SSW of Lianran, China | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 22 km ESE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.3 | 113 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 |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Zhongshu has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.6").