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Weather & Climate in Yancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yancheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 208,211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3575°N, 120.1573°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 20, 2012 | 22 km W of Xinghua, China | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 18 km SSE of Hede, China | M4.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 36 km N of Qinnan, China | M4.3 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Hede, China | M4.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China | M4.2 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China | M4.1 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 77 km E of Xinpu, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 82 km NE of Dongkan, China | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 27 km ENE of Hede, China | M3.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 163 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 72 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 58 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | JIANGSU PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in |
Yancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.2").