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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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 598.4 sq mi (1,549.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6507°N, 104.0672°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
215 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | 72 km E of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Yancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.6").