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Weather & Climate in Zitong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zitong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 273.0 sq mi (707.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7502°N, 103.6966°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
713 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 45 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 92 km | 14 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M6.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 81 km | 12 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 50 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 32 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 60 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 69 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 75 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km N of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 76 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 54 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.4 | 66 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km WNW of Mianyang, China | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2009 | 48 km NW of Deyang, China | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 82 km | 16 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.2 | 61 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 |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Zitong has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (0.3").