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Weather & Climate in Yongding, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yongding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 319 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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,977 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,977 ft (1,517 m) |
| Area | 2,861.4 sq mi (7,411.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0412°N, 101.6864°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 89 km | 30 km |
| Jan 31, 1993 | 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 74 km NE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 87 km | 25 km |
| Apr 11, 1991 | Sichuan-Yunnan border region, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 44 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 84 km E of Dali, China | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 37 km ESE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 56 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
Yongding has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.3").