Baitu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 94.2 sq mi (244.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6830°N, 113.5147°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
86.1"
127% 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 |
132 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 |
11 km E of Chenzhou, China |
M4.4 |
130 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
122 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
128 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
147 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
136 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
134 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
149 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 |
13 km N of Qingyuan, China |
M4.0 |
107 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Saola (2023).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
298 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 2 |
283 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
242 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 2 |
217 km |
| 2012 |
Vicente |
Category 3 |
287 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 2 |
232 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
247 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
237 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
266 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 1 |
251 km |
| 1997 |
Victor |
Category 1 |
272 km |
| 1995 |
Kent |
Category 3 |
154 km |
| 1995 |
Helen |
Category 1 |
271 km |
| 1993 |
Abe |
Category 2 |
216 km |
| 1991 |
Amy |
Category 1 |
267 km |
| 1985 |
Hal |
Category 2 |
271 km |
| 1983 |
Ellen |
Category 1 |
287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)