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Weather & Climate in Yongning, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yongning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,088 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,088 ft (2,770 m) |
| Area | 3,334.8 sq mi (8,637.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8333°N, 100.6667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 6 km | 36 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 72 km | 48 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 103 km | 31 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 22 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1996 | 25 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 48 km | 31 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 126 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: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in |
Yongning has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").