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Weather & Climate in Zhuyuan, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Zhuyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,818 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,818 ft (859 m)
Area1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates31.3022°N, 109.2581°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 113 km 18 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 147 km 16 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 146 km 33 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 112 km 10 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 116 km 22 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 32 km 30 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 112 km 16 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 134 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 129 km 24 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 95 km 15 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 113 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 133 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 133 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 68 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 66 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 6.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in

Zhuyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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