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Weather & Climate in Banqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banqiao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,792 ft (851 m) |
| Area | 1,563.3 sq mi (4,048.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5298°N, 111.5862°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 31 km NNE of Danjiangkou, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 41 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 134 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 99 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 112 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.