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Weather & Climate in Zigong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zigong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 1,688.2 sq mi (4,372.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3416°N, 104.7769°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
252 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 129 km | 32 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 38 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | 100 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Zigong has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.6").