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Weather & Climate in Yunwu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yunwu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,544 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,544 ft (1,385 m) |
| Area | 1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6006°N, 109.1254°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 101 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 71 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 102 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 147 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | - | 92 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Yunwu has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.9").