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Weather & Climate in Xiabao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiabao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,677 ft (511 m) |
| Area | 1,702.3 sq mi (4,408.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5749°N, 109.5209°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 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 138 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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 40 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 107 km | 15 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 | 140 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 145 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 123 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 68 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in |
Xiabao has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.7").