Dikou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 10,146.6 sq mi (26,279.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7500°N, 118.4650°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
76.9"
102% above US avg
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Mar 6, 2008 |
6 km ENE of Meipu, China |
M4.5 |
76 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
56 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
131 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
134 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
133 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 |
44 km W of Nanping, China |
M3.9 |
73 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
67 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
51 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
44 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 2 |
239 km |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 1 |
294 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
140 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
294 km |
| 2020 |
Hagupit |
Category 1 |
281 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
31 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 2 |
193 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 3 |
161 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 1 |
236 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
216 km |
| 2013 |
Fitow |
Category 1 |
253 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
180 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
163 km |
| 2010 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
275 km |
| 2008 |
Fung-wong |
Category 2 |
281 km |
| 2008 |
Sinlaku |
Category 1 |
260 km |
| 2007 |
Wipha |
Category 4 |
169 km |
| 2007 |
Krosa |
Category 2 |
233 km |
| 2007 |
Sepat |
Category 1 |
223 km |
| 2006 |
Saomai |
Category 4 |
97 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)