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Weather & Climate in Wafangdian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wafangdian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 1,407.0 sq mi (3,644.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6183°N, 122.0081°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 11, 2000 | Liaoning, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 16 km E of Pulandian, China | M4.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 26 km SSE of Yingkou, China | M4.6 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 32 km SSE of Yingkou, China | M4.6 | 89 km | 38 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 24 km WNW of Haicheng, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 29 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 93 km NNW of Lüshun, China | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 44 km WSW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 31 km W of Lüshun, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 20 km S of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 29 km SSW of Dashiqiao, China | M4.2 | 92 km | 34 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 13 km S of Zhuanghe, China | M4.1 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 49 km SSE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Wafangdian has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.3").