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Weather & Climate in Hongchun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongchun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,764 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,764 ft (1,452 m) |
| Area | 1,199.5 sq mi (3,106.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8524°N, 109.7121°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 71 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 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 98 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 78 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 65 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 104 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 67 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 86 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 31 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 31 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in |
Hongchun has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.9").