Beigao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3403°N, 119.1364°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
71.9"
89% above US avg
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Feb 25, 1995 |
27 km S of Kerencun, China |
M4.9 |
120 km |
| Oct 28, 2013 |
75 km N of Magong, Taiwan |
M4.6 |
131 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
6 km ENE of Meipu, China |
M4.5 |
101 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 |
70 km SE of Jiangkou, China |
M4.5 |
65 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
115 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
51 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
48 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
48 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 |
54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China |
M4.1 |
78 km |
| Mar 23, 1991 |
64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan |
M3.6 |
143 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 |
51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan |
M3.6 |
143 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
118 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
132 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 |
36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China |
M3.3 |
26 km |
| Dec 23, 1992 |
66 km WNW of Yuanlin, Taiwan |
M3.2 |
150 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
65 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Danas (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Danas |
Category 2 |
220 km |
| 2025 |
Podul |
Category 1 |
218 km |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 4 |
91 km |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 3 |
128 km |
| 2023 |
Haikui |
Category 3 |
241 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
73 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
193 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
118 km |
| 2017 |
Nesat |
Category 1 |
184 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 4 |
129 km |
| 2016 |
Megi |
Category 3 |
139 km |
| 2016 |
Nepartak |
Category 1 |
254 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
38 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 3 |
66 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 2 |
54 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
61 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
107 km |
| 2013 |
Fitow |
Category 1 |
262 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 3 |
206 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 1 |
245 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year |
Location |
Cause |
Max Wave |
Deaths |
Distance |
| 1917 |
SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Earthquake |
— |
— |
144 km |
| 1604 |
SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Earthquake |
— |
— |
53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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