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Weather & Climate in Yichongqiao, China

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

Yichongqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area125.6 sq mi (325.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.3314°N, 110.8611°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 8, 2010 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.2 95 km 40 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 147 km 17 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 115 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2011 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.0 112 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in

Yichongqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.3").

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