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Foshan, China

Full City Profile

9,042,509 Population 6,167/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Foshan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,466.3 sq mi (3,797.7 km²)
Population Density6,167/sq mi
Coordinates23.0268°N, 113.1315°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 33 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 89 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 168 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 147 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 137 km
2023 Saola Category 4 120 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 155 km
2023 Talim Category 1 278 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 277 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 185 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 137 km
2017 Hato Category 3 95 km
2017 Khanun Category 2 265 km
2016 Haima Category 1 230 km
2016 Nida Category 1 119 km
2013 Utor Category 2 197 km
2013 Usagi Category 1 150 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 118 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 157 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 221 km
2006 Prapiroon Category 1 239 km
2003 Dujuan Category 2 73 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in Driest

Foshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.4").

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