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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. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").