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Weather & Climate in Wen’an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wen’an enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 530.7 sq mi (1,374.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5243°N, 111.8227°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 23 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 | 109 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 127 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Wen’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (0.9").