Qinglian, China

Full City Profile

26,969 Population 15/sq mi density

3,143 ft Elevation 958 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Qinglian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,143 ft (958 m)
Area	1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	31.1906°N, 109.2369°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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	113 km
Mar 26, 2014	56 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.8	146 km
Dec 13, 2001	68 km NW of Yichang, China	M4.8	147 km
Jun 16, 2017	95 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.6	113 km
May 27, 2014	93 km SW of Shiyan, China	M4.5	125 km
Jul 18, 2013	66 km SSW of Wanxian, China	M4.4	147 km
Jul 14, 1990	107 km NE of Wanxian, China	M4.4	43 km
Jun 18, 2017	96 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.4	114 km
Oct 30, 2012	70 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.4	132 km
Feb 10, 2005	41 km WNW of Lichuan, China	M4.1	118 km
Mar 24, 2019	95 km NE of Enshi, China	M4.1	93 km
Apr 20, 2014	90 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.1	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	DAYANTANG, ENSHI	Meteorological	50.0 m	8	125 km
2003	QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE	Meteorological	39.0 m	24	133 km
2008	WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY	Meteorological	13.1 m	—	67 km
2015	WUSHAN, CHONGQING	Meteorological	6.2 m	2	64 km
2012	ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE	Meteorological	5.2 m	—	142 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	1.0 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.5 in
May	65°F (18°C)	6.3 in
June	71°F (21°C)	6.7 in
July	75°F (24°C)	8.2 in	Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
September	67°F (20°C)	6.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.3 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.9 in

Qinglian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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