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Weather & Climate in Youdian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Youdian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,978 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,978 ft (1,822 m) |
| Area | 7,359.9 sq mi (19,062.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.8289°N, 99.5923°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 88 km | 40 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 92 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 28 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 37 km ESE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 50 km NNW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 42 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2016 | 88 km NW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 54 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 31 km | 40 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 72 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: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Youdian has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 50°F in December to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.6").