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Weather & Climate in Rongmei, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rongmei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 1,533.4 sq mi (3,971.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8933°N, 110.0261°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 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 78 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 138 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 57 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 132 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Rongmei has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.0").