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Weather & Climate in Zouma, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zouma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,179 ft (969 m) |
| Area | 125.6 sq mi (325.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8283°N, 110.4231°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 86 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 129 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 68 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 128 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Zouma has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.1").