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Weather & Climate in Kangping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9784°N, 109.2446°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 66 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 102 km | 24 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 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
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 | 148 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 109 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 130 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | - | 65 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 63 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Kangping has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.8").