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Weather & Climate in Yinqiao Zhen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yinqiao Zhen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,545 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,545 ft (1,995 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7543°N, 100.1235°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
209 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 12 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 40 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 41 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 16 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 112 km |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Yinqiao Zhen has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.6").