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Weather & Climate in Miaotan, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Miaotan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area269.3 sq mi (697.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.1412°N, 111.7485°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Mar 27, 2008 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China M4.8 143 km 10 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 143 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2018 31 km NNE of Danjiangkou, China M4.7 74 km 10 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 147 km 22 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 103 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2000 47 km WNW of Nanyang, China M4.4 120 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 109 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.2 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in

Miaotan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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