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Weather & Climate in Zijin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zijin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 269.3 sq mi (697.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1346°N, 111.3059°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 31 km NNE of Danjiangkou, China | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 47 km WNW of Nanyang, China | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 101 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 141 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 146 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Zijin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.6").