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Weather & Climate in Moping, China

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

Moping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,461 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Area1,199.5 sq mi (3,106.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.8128°N, 110.4266°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 28 km 18 km
Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 35 km 20 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 30 km 16 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 51 km 33 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 36 km 10 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 129 km 22 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 102 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 41 km 16 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 16 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 34 km 17 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 67 km 10 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 98 km 11 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 29 km 15 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 17 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 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 38 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 53 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 24 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 56 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 59 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in

Moping has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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