Weather & Climate in Herong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Herong 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 161 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 | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 530.7 sq mi (1,374.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7069°N, 111.9727°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 37 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 | 116 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 134 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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