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Weather & Climate in Yongle, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yongle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 272.9 sq mi (706.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0105°N, 109.5048°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 72 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 124 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 84 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 123 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 93 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 105 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 40 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 38 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Yongle has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.8").