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Weather & Climate in Yongchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yongchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,091 ft (942 m) |
| Area | 46.2 sq mi (119.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6657°N, 104.4373°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
972 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 129 km | 19 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M6.1 | 136 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M6.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 146 km | 9 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.8 | 82 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 32 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 60 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 69 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 109 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km N of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 59 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NNW of Deyang, China | M5.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 54 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.4 | 95 km | 19 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 24 km W of Jiangyou, China | M5.3 | 9 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 47 km WNW of Mianyang, China | M5.3 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 68 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2009 | 48 km NW of Deyang, China | M5.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 55 km W of Guangyuan, China | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Yongchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (0.2").