Wenfeng, China

Full City Profile

31,338 Population 18/sq mi density

2,579 ft Elevation 786 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Wenfeng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,579 ft (786 m)
Area	1,702.3 sq mi (4,408.9 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	31.4050°N, 109.2346°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 0.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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	118 km
Dec 13, 2001	68 km NW of Yichang, China	M4.8	150 km
Jun 16, 2017	95 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.6	116 km
May 27, 2014	93 km SW of Shiyan, China	M4.5	110 km
Jul 14, 1990	107 km NE of Wanxian, China	M4.4	21 km
Jun 18, 2017	96 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.4	116 km
Oct 30, 2012	70 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.4	140 km
Feb 10, 2005	41 km WNW of Lichuan, China	M4.1	137 km
Mar 24, 2019	95 km NE of Enshi, China	M4.1	103 km
Apr 20, 2014	90 km WNW of Yichang, China	M4.1	120 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	143 km
2003	QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE	Meteorological	39.0 m	24	139 km
2008	WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY	Meteorological	13.1 m	—	75 km
2015	WUSHAN, CHONGQING	Meteorological	6.2 m	2	73 km
2012	ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE	Meteorological	5.2 m	—	143 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	6.1 in
June	69°F (20°C)	6.4 in
July	73°F (23°C)	8.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	6.1 in
September	65°F (18°C)	6.7 in
October	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in

Wenfeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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