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Weather & Climate in Yatou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yatou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 92.6 sq mi (239.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1566°N, 122.4376°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 18, 1997 | 48 km NE of Dengzhou, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 130 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 48 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.6 | 66 km | 46 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 95 km NNE of Weihai, China | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 90 km SSE of Zhangzi, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Dongcun, China | M4.5 | 126 km | 65 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 44 km E of Dongcun, China | M4.4 | 80 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 46 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 118 km S of Yatou, China | M4.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1998 | 112 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 37 km S of Ninghai, China | M4.2 | 79 km | 35 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 95 km SE of Yatou, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 32 km ENE of Dengzhou, China | M4.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 17 km N of Yantai, China | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2005 | 23 km NNW of Weihai, China | M4.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1991 | 90 km SE of Dongcun, China | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Yatou has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").