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Weather & Climate in Ruishi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruishi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 41.7 sq mi (108.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4186°N, 110.2658°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 43 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Ruishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (1.1").