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Weather & Climate in Miaoshi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miaoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 39.3 sq mi (101.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5438°N, 111.2425°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 117 km | 35 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 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Miaoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (1.4").