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Weather & Climate in Yuxiakou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuxiakou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 1,199.5 sq mi (3,106.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4201°N, 110.5013°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 54 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 57 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 33 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 143 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 65 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 33 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 62 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 91 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in |
Yuxiakou has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.0").