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Weather & Climate in Yezhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yezhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 274.1 sq mi (709.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6037°N, 109.7233°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 122 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 56 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 74 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 109 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 48 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 94 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | - | 55 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 55 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in |
Yezhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (1.0").