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Weather & Climate in Longjing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longjing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 272.8 sq mi (706.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0894°N, 109.8873°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 91 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 53 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 32 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 49 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 | 88 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 82 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 70 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 4 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 2 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Longjing has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.8").