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Weather & Climate in Yanmen, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yanmen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 311 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 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 115.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,236 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average34.3°F
36% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,236 ft (4,339 m)
Area704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates28.0723°N, 99.0232°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 115.8"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 37 km 8 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 61 km 31 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 35 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2024 48 km WNW of Yongning, China M5.0 119 km 31 km
May 26, 1991 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China M5.0 134 km 33 km
Sep 25, 1996 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 88 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2013 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 35 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 51 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2013 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 44 km 10 km
May 31, 1999 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 113 km 52 km
May 27, 2024 37 km NNW of Yongning, China M4.7 147 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2015 58 km ESE of Shangri-La, China M4.6 131 km 10 km
May 11, 1993 22 km W of Shangri-La, China M4.6 54 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.6 32 km 10 km
Sep 2, 2013 64 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.6 34 km 10 km
Dec 4, 1992 29 km NE of Shangri-La, China M4.6 92 km 10 km
Nov 29, 2013 55 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.5 29 km 10 km
Jul 29, 1993 86 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.5 72 km 33 km
Aug 27, 2013 66 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.5 45 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2019 75 km W of Lijiang, China M4.5 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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