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Weather & Climate in Yanchiwan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanchiwan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 338 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 2.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,722 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,722 ft (3,268 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9821°N, 96.1137°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 28, 2009 | 294 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M6.3 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 148 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 156 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 293 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 216 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 150 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 220 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 76 km | 24 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 158 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 292 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 144 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2009 | 288 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 265 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 295 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 284 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 290 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in |
Yanchiwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.0").