Longfeng, China

Full City Profile

61,862 Population 225/sq mi density
1,470 ft Elevation 448 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Longfeng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area275.0 sq mi (712.2 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates30.3879°N, 109.5071°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 132 km
Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 115 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 149 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 130 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 121 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 133 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 131 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 136 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 125 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 116 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 146 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 132 km
Oct 8, 2010 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.2 137 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 120 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 105 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 87 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 104 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 136 km
Oct 16, 2011 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.0 130 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 10 138 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 63 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 123 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 85 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 7.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in

Longfeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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