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Chaozhou, China

Full City Profile

1,750,945 Population 1,442/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Chaozhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1,214.7 sq mi (3,145.9 km²)
Population Density1,442/sq mi
Coordinates23.6540°N, 116.6226°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 12, 1995.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 119 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 89 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Danas (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 274 km
2025 Podul Category 1 224 km
2023 Saola Category 4 200 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 219 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 230 km
2023 Haikui Category 1 298 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 125 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 189 km
2016 Haima Category 1 187 km
2016 Nida Category 1 208 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 257 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 101 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 129 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 190 km
2010 Megi Category 3 143 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 79 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 232 km
2009 Molave Category 1 164 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 200 km
2007 Sepat Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 61 km
1640 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
February 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 8.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest

Chaozhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (1.3").

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