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Weather & Climate in Jingmen, China

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

Jingmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area4,764.3 sq mi (12,339.5 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates31.0336°N, 112.2047°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

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 M5.1 137 km 20 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 142 km 16 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 136 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 87 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 148 km 17 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 147 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 87 km 11 km
Jun 2, 2007 19 km W of Jingzhou, China M4.0 76 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 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 10 135 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Driest

Jingmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.7").

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