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Weather & Climate in Yunhe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yunhe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 328 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 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,198 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,198 ft (2,194 m) |
| Area | 284.9 sq mi (737.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5601°N, 100.1763°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 3, 1996 | 47 km N of Lijiang, China | M6.6 | 82 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1996 | 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 36 km N of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 148 km | 36 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 115 km | 48 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Yunhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.5").