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Weather & Climate in Yangguang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yangguang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 321 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,955 ft (1,815 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1372°N, 102.7939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 106 km | 36 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 125 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 57 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 36 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 97 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2021 | 23 km SSW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 11 km NNE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1 km S of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 99 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 |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Yangguang has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in December to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").