Fuqing, China

Full City Profile

1,390,487 Population 1,897/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Fuqing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area733.2 sq mi (1,898.9 km²)
Population Density1,897/sq mi
Coordinates25.7294°N, 119.3747°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 70 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 85 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 95 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 68 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 67 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 66 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 114 km
Nov 5, 1997 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 142 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 110 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 98 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 266 km
2025 Danas Category 1 243 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 94 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 151 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 111 km
2023 Haikui Category 1 282 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 300 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 240 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 260 km
2018 Maria Category 2 80 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 179 km
2016 Megi Category 3 168 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 173 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 288 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 86 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 103 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 74 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 215 km
2013 Trami Category 1 23 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 65 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake - - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in Driest

Fuqing has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.2").

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