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Weather & Climate in Yanjing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanjing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 327 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 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,366 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,366 ft (2,550 m) |
| Area | 3,334.8 sq mi (8,637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4270°N, 101.5097°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 88 km | 36 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 52 km | 48 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 10 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 31 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Yanjing has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 42°F in December to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.3").