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Weather & Climate in Yueyang, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yueyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.0098°N, 121.2150°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 76 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 81 mph 24 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 51 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 98 mph 199 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 69 mph 178 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 69 mph 284 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 92 mph 166 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 75 mph 257 km
2005 Khanun Category 2 75 mph 104 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 92 mph 259 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 183 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 81 mph 198 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 81 mph 230 km
1994 Seth Category 1 63 mph 281 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 229 km
1994 Doug Category 1 75 mph 214 km
1990 Abe Category 2 75 mph 90 km
1986 Vera Category 1 86 mph 293 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 86 km
1984 Ed Category 1 63 mph 136 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 92 mph 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 AOSHAN Meteorological 3.0 m 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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