Caoyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.0327°N, 117.3330°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
79.8"
110% above US avg
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Nov 26, 1992 |
110 km SW of Sanming, China |
M4.1 |
75 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
133 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
147 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
149 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
150 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 |
44 km W of Nanping, China |
M3.9 |
85 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
105 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 1 |
287 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
114 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
207 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
87 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 3 |
96 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 2 |
134 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 1 |
249 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
250 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
230 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
267 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
271 km |
| 2010 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
243 km |
| 2007 |
Sepat |
Category 2 |
216 km |
| 2006 |
Saomai |
Category 4 |
211 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 1 |
283 km |
| 2005 |
Longwang |
Category 2 |
191 km |
| 2005 |
Haitang |
Category 1 |
299 km |
| 2004 |
Aere |
Category 1 |
183 km |
| 2001 |
Chebi |
Category 2 |
222 km |
| 2001 |
Toraji |
Category 1 |
267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)