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Weather & Climate in Yishui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yishui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 1,702.3 sq mi (4,408.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2677°N, 110.0905°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 36 km | 22 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 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 134 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in |
Yishui has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").