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Weather & Climate in Wanhechang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wanhechang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,915 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,915 ft (1,498 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7759°N, 103.5095°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 46 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 67 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 81 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 103 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.