Weather & Climate in Zhuchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhuchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,958 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,958 ft (1,816 m) |
| Area | 3,828.0 sq mi (9,914.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8000°N, 105.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 18 km SE of Bijie, China | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 30 km SSE of Bowangshan, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | 22 km SSW of Gusong, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 50 km |
| May 4, 2023 | Sichuan-Guizhou border region, China | M4.8 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 43 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 21 km SSW of Bowangshan, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 46 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 17 km NNW of Weining, China | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 58 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 46 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 60 km NE of Weining, China | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 19 km S of Bowangshan, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 57 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 25 km SSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Zhuchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.6").
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