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Weather & Climate in Xilian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xilian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 125.6 sq mi (325.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6792°N, 110.7286°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.
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 96 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 144 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 | 141 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 97 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.