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Weather & Climate in Xikou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xikou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 125.6 sq mi (325.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2256°N, 110.7582°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 84 km | 40 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in |
Xikou has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.3").