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Weather & Climate in Sansheng, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sansheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area685.2 sq mi (1,774.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.8071°N, 111.2476°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 6.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 123 km 20 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 131 km 16 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 136 km 10 km
Oct 8, 2010 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.2 147 km 40 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 106 km 17 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 71 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2007 19 km W of Jingzhou, China M4.0 96 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 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 10 134 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 123 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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