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Yichang, China
Full City Profile
1,350,150
Population
165/sq mi density
207 ft
Elevation
63 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 8,197.0 sq mi (21,230.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7144°N, 111.2847°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").