All Countries
Weather & Climate in Hongtu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongtu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Area | 1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1246°N, 109.0974°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 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 48 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 104 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 130 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 145 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 79 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in |
Hongtu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.8").