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 Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,236 ft (4,339 m) |
| Area | 704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0723°N, 99.0232°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
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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