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Weather & Climate in Yanchihe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanchihe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 9,137.6 sq mi (23,666.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3290°N, 111.0507°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 31 km NNE of Danjiangkou, China | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 90 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 47 km WNW of Nanyang, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 125 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.2 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Yanchihe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.6").