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Weather & Climate in Yongchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yongchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 277.6 sq mi (718.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3538°N, 105.8939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 17 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 17 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 23 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 21 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 41 km SE of Zigong, China | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in |
Yongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.8").