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Weather & Climate in Wantan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wantan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,848 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,848 ft (1,173 m) |
| Area | 125.6 sq mi (325.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0483°N, 110.4236°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 72 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 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 | 106 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 46 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 104 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 125 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in |
Wantan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (1.0").