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Weather & Climate in Xiaoyan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiaoyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 1,563.3 sq mi (4,048.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4885°N, 111.7657°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 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 31 km NNE of Danjiangkou, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 125 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 | 110 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 125 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Xiaoyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.7").