Aotou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 7,349.7 sq mi (19,035.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.6205°N, 113.4154°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
103.0"
171% above US avg
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
111 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
113 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
111 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
109 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 |
4 km NNW of Sanshui, China |
M4.2 |
73 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
113 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
113 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
120 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 |
13 km N of Qingyuan, China |
M4.0 |
44 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
35 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Ragasa |
Category 4 |
240 km |
| 2025 |
Tapah |
Category 1 |
219 km |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
204 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
180 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
214 km |
| 2021 |
Cempaka |
Category 1 |
257 km |
| 2018 |
Mangkhut |
Category 1 |
209 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
167 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
230 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
139 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 2 |
139 km |
| 2013 |
Utor |
Category 2 |
268 km |
| 2012 |
Vicente |
Category 4 |
184 km |
| 2009 |
Koppu |
Category 1 |
229 km |
| 2008 |
Hagupit |
Category 4 |
293 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 2 |
117 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
168 km |
| 2001 |
Yutu |
Category 1 |
285 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
150 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
128 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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