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Weather & Climate in Miaoqian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miaoqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 4,764.3 sq mi (12,339.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8918°N, 111.8712°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 58 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 103 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 121 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.