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Weather & Climate in Yiwu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yiwu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 85°F. The area gets 335 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 165.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,666 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,666 ft (1,727 m) |
| Area | 31,193.7 sq mi (80,791.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2497°N, 94.6880°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 30, 2014 | 65 km ENE of Hami, China | M5.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 58 km E of Hami, China | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 81 km ENE of Hami, China | M4.8 | 25 km | 23 km |
| Jan 24, 2012 | 83 km NE of Hami, China | M4.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 55 km NE of Hami, China | M4.2 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 66 km NE of Hami, China | M4.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 227 km ENE of Hami, China | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2005 | 177 km N of Hami, China | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Yiwu has a seasonal temperature swing of 85°F / from -6°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").