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Weather & Climate in Yanshan, China

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

Yanshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 262 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 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,946 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,946 ft (593 m)
Area7,346.6 sq mi (19,027.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.1592°N, 117.1783°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 46 km 33 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 145 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 256 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 1 63 mph 294 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 284 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 119 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 119 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 185 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 104 mph 43 km
2016 Megi Category 1 291 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 75 mph 124 km
2015 Soudelor Category 1 81 mph 228 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 275 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 58 mph 244 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 251 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 63 mph 295 km
2010 Megi Category 2 69 mph 213 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 69 mph 175 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 190 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 69 mph 280 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 1 299 km
2007 Sepat Category 2 63 mph 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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