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Weather & Climate in Zibihu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zibihu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,732 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,732 ft (2,052 m) |
| Area | 971.1 sq mi (2,515.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1143°N, 99.9527°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 43 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 21 km | 8 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 25 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Zibihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in January to 64°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.6").