Chetian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 1,648.3 sq mi (4,269.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4336°N, 115.2863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
65.5"
72% above US avg
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.
| Aug 4, 1992 |
55 km NW of Hepo, China |
M4.6 |
73 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
103 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
99 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
102 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
116 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
80 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
104 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
102 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
104 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
73 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Saola (2023).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
271 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
246 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
215 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
249 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
230 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
209 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
174 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 1 |
299 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
234 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
248 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
212 km |
| 2005 |
Longwang |
Category 1 |
295 km |
| 2005 |
Sanvu |
Category 1 |
267 km |
| 2004 |
Aere |
Category 1 |
275 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
213 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
188 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 2 |
172 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 2 |
183 km |
| 1999 |
Dan |
Category 2 |
275 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
277 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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