Futian, China

Full City Profile

32,340 Population 27/sq mi density

1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Futian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,027 ft (313 m)
Area	1,199.5 sq mi (3,106.6 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	31.2220°N, 109.7107°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2019.

Dec 16, 2013	92 km WNW of Yichang, China	M5.1	69 km
Mar 29, 2014	49 km WNW of Yichang, China	M5.1	111 km
Mar 26, 2014	56 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.8	104 km
Dec 13, 2001	68 km NW of Yichang, China	M4.8	102 km
Jun 16, 2017	95 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.6	68 km
May 27, 2014	93 km SW of Shiyan, China	M4.5	94 km
Jul 14, 1990	107 km NE of Wanxian, China	M4.4	69 km
Jun 18, 2017	96 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.4	69 km
Oct 30, 2012	70 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.4	91 km
Feb 22, 2017	54 km W of Yichang, China	M4.2	116 km
Apr 17, 1991	54 km SW of Yichang, China	M4.2	147 km
Mar 24, 2019	95 km NE of Enshi, China	M4.1	54 km
Apr 20, 2014	90 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.1	70 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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	108 km
2007	DAYANTANG, ENSHI	Meteorological	50.0 m	8	102 km
2003	QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE	Meteorological	39.0 m	24	90 km
2008	WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY	Meteorological	13.1 m	—	27 km
2015	WUSHAN, CHONGQING	Meteorological	6.2 m	2	24 km
2012	ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE	Meteorological	5.2 m	—	97 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	6.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	8.3 in	Wettest
August	79°F (26°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	6.4 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
December	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in

Futian has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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