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Weather & Climate in Longtanping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longtanping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 98.8 sq mi (256.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6769°N, 110.1566°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 58 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Longtanping has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (1.0").