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Weather & Climate in Yuanmou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuanmou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 321 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 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Area | 1,712.0 sq mi (4,434.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7059°N, 101.8688°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 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 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 84 km E of Dali, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 26 km | 28 km |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 74 km NE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 37 km ESE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1993 | 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 84 km SE of Lijiang, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 100 km |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Yuanmou has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in December to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.4").