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Weather & Climate in Banyue, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banyue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 530.7 sq mi (1,374.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6167°N, 111.8282°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 31 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 | 105 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 123 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.