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Weather & Climate in Babao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 530.7 sq mi (1,374.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1823°N, 111.8702°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 25 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 133 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.