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Weather & Climate in Zhuozishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhuozishan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 320 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,747 ft (1,447 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8992°N, 112.5603°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 15 km ESE of Datong, China | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.3 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2024 | 48 km NE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 43 km ENE of Datong, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 142 km NNW of Jining, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 110 km NNW of Jining, China | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 63 km E of Jining, China | M4.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 24 km W of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Datong, China | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 35 km W of Hohhot, China | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 15 km NNW of Datong, China | M3.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 18 km NNW of Datong, China | M3.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in |
Zhuozishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.1").