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Weather & Climate in Yongshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yongshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,605 ft (794 m) |
| Area | 1,903.5 sq mi (4,930.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2357°N, 103.6339°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 7 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 117 km | 32 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 15 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 |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Yongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.6").