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Weather & Climate in Zhongzhai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongzhai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,511 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,511 ft (1,375 m) |
| Area | 2,296.4 sq mi (5,947.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1913°N, 104.4201°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
456 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 53 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 112 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 51 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2009 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 38 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 69 km WNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Zhongzhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").