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Fuzhou, China

Full City Profile

3,740,000 Population 791/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Fuzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4,730.0 sq mi (12,250.8 km²)
Population Density791/sq mi
Coordinates26.0614°N, 119.3061°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 40 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 122 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 70 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 79 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 79 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 78 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 93 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 64 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 1 279 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 128 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 187 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 119 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 263 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 244 km
2018 Maria Category 2 43 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 206 km
2016 Megi Category 3 205 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 192 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 120 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 141 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 111 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 198 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 72 km
2013 Trami Category 1 50 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 288 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 202 km
2008 Jangmi Category 3 213 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 2 160 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 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 5.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in Driest

Fuzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (1.4").

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