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Yichang, China

Hubei · China

Yichang is a major city in Hubei, China with a population of 1,350,150. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,350,150 Population 165/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,350,150
Density165/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population1,350,150
Population Density165 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates30.7144°, 111.2847°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHubei
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,100 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yichang

Yichang is a major city in China (Hubei) with a population of 1,350,150. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Yichang

Yichang has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1148 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.5°C / 42°F 2.2° / 8.8° 25.9
Feb 8°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11.5° 38.9
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.7° 56.2
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 13.5° / 22.9° 92.6
May 22.6°C / 73°F 18.1° / 27.1° 134.8
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 22° / 30.3° 153.9
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.5° 210.7
Aug 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.1° 188.8
Sep 24°C / 75°F 20° / 28.1° 105.6
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 14.9° / 22.8° 76.3
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17° 46.7
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 4.3° / 11° 17.2
Yichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above China avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area8,197.0 sq mi (21,230.2 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates30.7144°N, 111.2847°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 26, 2025.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 92 km
Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 50 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 57 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 69 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 95 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 63 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 97 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 70 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 55 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 55 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 58 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 110 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 91 km
Jun 2, 2007 19 km W of Jingzhou, China M4.0 77 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 53 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 113 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 71 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 136 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 139 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Driest

Yichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Yichang

Institution Type Founded Website
Three Gorges University University - ,
三峡大学科技学院 University - ,
三峡电力职业学院 University - ,
三峡职业技术学院 University - ,
湖北三峡职业技术学院(新校区) College - ,
湖北航空学院 University - ,

Schools in Yichang

116+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
宜昌市第十五中学 - - - -
宜昌外国语小学东湖校区 - - - -
宜昌市第五中学 - - - -
学院街小学 - - - -
宜昌市第十六中学 - - - -
宜昌市第一中学 - - - -
夷陵中学 - - - -
宜昌市滋兰中学 - - - -
宜昌市委党校 - - - -
夷陵区实验小学(A区) - - - -
夷陵区实验小学(B区) - - - -
宜昌市第九中学 - - - -
宜昌市西坝小学 - - - -
宜昌市外国语学校 - - - -
三峡高级中学 - - - -
宜昌市第二中学 - - - -
葛洲坝高级中学 - - - -
东湖小学 - - - -
夷陵天问国际学校 - - - -
东湖初中 - - - -
宜昌市外国语小学 - - - -
东城小学 - - - -
夷陵区实验初中新校区 - - - -
宜昌英杰学校 - - - -
伍家岗实验小学 - - - -
宜昌市第四中学 - - - -
宜昌市科技高中 - - - -
宜昌市青岛路小学 - - - -
宜昌市第二十五中学 - - - -
点军区五龙小学 - - - -
宜昌天海特殊教育中等职业学校 - - - -
宜昌外国语初中 - - - -
三峡大学科技文化产业园 - - - -
东湖高中 - - - -
小溪塔第三小学 - - - -
宜昌金东方学校(初中部) - - - -
伍家岗小学 - - - -
岳湾路小学 - - - -
明珠小学 - - - -
伍家岗区实验初级中学 - - - -
金东方小学 - - - -
东艳路小学 - - - -
杨岔路小学 - - - -
十一中 - - - -
宜昌上海中学 - - - -
冯家湾小学(马兰校区) - - - -
二二中心幼儿园 - - - -
冯家湾小学(黄柏河校区) - - - -
高新区实验小学 - - - -
铁路坝小学 - - - -
宜昌市妇女儿童活动中心 - - - -
宜昌市青少年活动学校 - - - -
宜昌市老年大学 - - - -
三峡大学附属中学(宜昌八中) - - - -
深圳路小学 - - - -
国资幼儿园 - - - -
常刘路小学 - - - -
宜昌市第二十四中学 - - - -
宜昌市外国语学校 - - - -
宜昌金东方学校(高新校区) - - - -
得胜街小学 - - - -
宜昌市第三中学 - - - -
东方红小学 - - - -
红星路小学 - - - -
隆中路小学 - - - -
宜昌剑桥学校 - - - -
刘家大堰小学 - - - -
宜昌市广播电视大学 - - - -
三江小学 - - - -
伊顿双语幼儿园宜昌校园 - - - -
宜昌市第二十二中学(宜昌市橘颂中学) - - - -
葛洲坝实验小学 - - - -
联棚小学 - - - -
点军小学 - - - -
汕头路小学 - - - -
宜昌市实验小学 - - - -
桃花岭小学 - - - -
宜昌市广播电视大学 - - - -
伍家岗区实验小学教育集团北山校区 - - - -
伍家岗区实验小学 - - - -
东山小学 - - - -
营盘路小学 - - - -
联合中小学 - - - -
绿萝路小学 - - - -
东山中学 - - - -
宜昌市体育学校 - - - -
珠海路小学 - - - -
毓秀路中小学(梅花中小学) - - - -
唐家湾中小学 - - - -
宝塔河小学 - - - -
三峡大学中区 - - - -
宜昌市第二十七中学 - - - -
宜昌现代信息学校(新校区) - - - -
宜昌市第二十八中学 - - - -
至喜小学 - - - -
南津关小学 - - - -
高新天问学校 - - - -
NO.6 Middle School of Yichang - - - -
平湖小学 - - - -
宜昌市点军区实验小学 - - - -
宜昌外国语小学东湖校区 - - - -
宜昌市第五中学 - - - -
宜昌市第十六中学 - - - -
宜昌市第四中学 - - - -
宜昌市科技高中 - - - -
铁路坝小学 - - - -
得胜街小学 - - - -
宜昌市第三中学 - - - -
东方红小学 - - - -
红星路小学 - - - -
隆中路小学 - - - -
刘家大堰小学 - - - -
宜昌市实验小学 - - - -
桃花岭小学 - - - -
宜昌市广播电视大学 - - - -
NO.6 Middle School of Yichang - - - -
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Museums in Yichang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Changyang Museum
Yangjiawan Old House
伍家岗区三馆三中心
南边民居
南边民居
南边民居
南边民居
南边民居
南边民居-老号
宜昌博物馆
宜昌城市规划展览馆
宜昌档案馆
川汉铁路上风垭山峒
川汉铁路张家口车站
川汉铁路新坪涵洞
川汉铁路晓峰河铁路桥
川汉铁路猴儿窝涵洞
川汉铁路黄家场车站
川汉铁路黄花场桥墩

Libraries in Yichang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
宜昌市图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Yichang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
三峡文化城
东山家私市场
共联商贸大市场
四〇三菜市场
宜洋汽车后市场
居然之家
易中建材广场
易中建材广场
猇亭区中心市场
罗河路菜市场
金东山商业城
金东山大市场
金都建材家居广场
鑫鼎汽配机电城

Hotels in Yichang

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Luck 7 Inn Yichang CBD
Nanhu Hotel
Yichang International Hotel
Yunji Hotel
峡州银海丽景大酒店

Restaurants in Yichang

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanpinge Korean Restaurant
May 5 Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Yiling snacks

Cafes in Yichang

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2/F Rear Coffee
David Coffee
Miss Sweetie
Old Street Coffee
Starbucks

Banks in Yichang

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China (ABC)
Agriculture Bank of China
Bank of Communications
China Construction Bank
China Construction Bank
China Construction Bank
China Construction Bank
ICBC
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Postal Savings Bank of China

Stadiums & Teams in Yichang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yichang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dangyang Air Base-Medium Airport
Yichang Sanxia AirportYIHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yichang

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Church
Yichang Fangjige Church
Yichang Mosque
古佛寺
宜昌市基督教两会

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Yichang

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 73
Hospitals 22
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 7
Cafes 9
Bars 4
Supermarkets 4
Banks 13
Hotels 9
Parks 72
Places of Worship 4

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yichang

What is the population of Yichang?

Yichang has a population of 1,350,150 residents and is located in China. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 8,197.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yichang?

Yichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.

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