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Weather & Climate in Maoping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maoping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 8,197.0 sq mi (21,230.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8297°N, 110.9778°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 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 18 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 25 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 32 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 56 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 59 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 109 km | 35 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 | 22 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 92 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 39 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 104 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 107 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Maoping has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.8").