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Weather & Climate in Yuecheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuecheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 307 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,509 ft (1,679 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6416°N, 102.5087°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 59 km SSW of Luocheng, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | 72 km E of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 59 km SSW of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 81 km WSW of Leshan, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 49 km SE of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 86 km WNW of Xichang, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 35 km |
| Jul 10, 2003 | 29 km ESE of Xichang, China | M4.7 | 92 km | 47 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 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in |
Yuecheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.4").