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Weather & Climate in Jieheshi, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Jieheshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area685.2 sq mi (1,774.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.0134°N, 111.7146°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 128 km 20 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 136 km 16 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 146 km 10 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 146 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 119 km 17 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 89 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 140 km 11 km
Jun 2, 2007 19 km W of Jingzhou, China M4.0 48 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 10 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in

Jieheshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.2").

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