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Weather & Climate in Piaocao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piaocao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (771 m) |
| Area | 1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7912°N, 108.9525°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 97 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 87 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 67 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 124 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 97 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.