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Weather & Climate in Yunnanyi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yunnanyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,490 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,490 ft (1,978 m) |
| Area | 143.5 sq mi (371.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4245°N, 100.6890°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 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 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 47 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 51 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 38 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 30 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 102 km | 28 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 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Yunnanyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.5").