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Weather & Climate in Wenfeng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wenfeng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 1,702.3 sq mi (4,408.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4050°N, 109.2346°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 21 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 120 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 143 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 139 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 75 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 73 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in |
Wenfeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.7").