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Weather & Climate in Tongcheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongcheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 1,702.3 sq mi (4,408.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3973°N, 109.7351°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 74 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 63 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 78 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 113 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 119 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 95 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 41 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 39 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in |
Tongcheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.8").