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Weather & Climate in Sanhekou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanhekou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,316 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,316 ft (706 m) |
| Area | 44.4 sq mi (115.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6267°N, 110.8242°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 140 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 | 147 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.