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Weather & Climate in Longping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,882 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,882 ft (1,488 m) |
| Area | 1,199.5 sq mi (3,106.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8139°N, 110.1489°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 | 38 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 56 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 49 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 58 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 13 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 27 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 | 63 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 47 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 47 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 35 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 38 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in |
Longping has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.9").