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Weather & Climate in Sancha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sancha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,110 ft (948 m) |
| Area | 1,533.4 sq mi (3,971.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2763°N, 109.6216°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 40 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 115 km | 24 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 149 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 | 135 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 53 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 122 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in |
Sancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (1.0").