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Weather & Climate in Yiqian, China

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

Yiqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 262 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 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area284.2 sq mi (735.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.5568°N, 116.3202°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 132 km 33 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 141 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 230 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 52 mph 297 km
2018 Maria Category 2 75 mph 120 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 81 mph 198 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 63 mph 251 km
2006 Saomai Category 1 58 mph 224 km
2005 Longwang Category 2 52 mph 296 km
2004 Aere Category 1 69 mph 284 km
2000 Bilis Category 4 75 mph 145 km
1999 Dan Category 2 69 mph 241 km
1996 Gloria Category 1 63 mph 288 km
1996 Herb Category 1 69 mph 156 km
1994 Tim Category 2 81 mph 233 km
1990 Dot Category 1 58 mph 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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