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Weather & Climate in Pailou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pailou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 4,764.3 sq mi (12,339.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0545°N, 112.2821°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 80 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 142 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in |
Pailou has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.8").