Why is Zhaotong so cold?

Affected by geographical location.

The main reason for the cold weather in Zhaotong is affected by its geographical location. The place is located at the junction of the Yunling Plateau and the Sichuan Basin. It is located in the southern branch of the plateau vortex and the strong cold air. Under the influence, the weather is cold.

Zhaotong has a significant geographical location and extremely complex terrain. It is easily affected by strong cold air all year round and has large temperature differences.