Weather & Climate in Wangjiaqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wangjiaqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 685.2 sq mi (1,774.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1351°N, 111.6711°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 115 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 41 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 | 123 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 148 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in |
Wangjiaqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.1").