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Weather & Climate in Yantan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yantan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 1,688.2 sq mi (4,372.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2740°N, 104.8738°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 121 km | 32 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 17 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 38 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 35 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 |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in |
Yantan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.7").