Weather & Climate in Maqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 270.8 sq mi (701.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7537°N, 110.9321°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 31 km NNE of Danjiangkou, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 72 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 103 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 91 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 93 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | - | 123 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Maqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.6").