Haikou, China

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30 ft Elevation 9 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Haikou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	69.9°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	733.2 sq mi (1,898.9 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	25.6937°N, 119.4594°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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	78 km
Feb 18, 1992	70 km SE of Jiangkou, China	M4.5	78 km
Mar 6, 2008	15 km SW of Shuikou, China	M4.1	104 km
Aug 22, 2013	34 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	76 km
Sep 3, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	74 km
Oct 29, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	73 km
Aug 5, 1999	54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China	M4.1	110 km
May 18, 1998	34 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan	M3.7	149 km
Mar 23, 1991	64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan	M3.6	145 km
Nov 5, 1997	51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan	M3.6	133 km
Jul 4, 2008	39 km SW of Huangtian, China	M3.5	120 km
Apr 21, 1996	10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China	M3.5	106 km
Oct 15, 1997	36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China	M3.3	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Danas	Category 2	235 km
2025	Podul	Category 1	264 km
2024	Gaemi	Category 4	86 km
2024	Kong-rey	Category 3	144 km
2023	Doksuri	Category 2	118 km
2023	Haikui	Category 1	277 km
2021	Chanthu	Category 3	290 km
2020	Mekkhala	Category 1	243 km
2020	Hagupit	Category 1	255 km
2018	Maria	Category 2	86 km
2017	Nesat	Category 2	170 km
2016	Meranti	Category 4	177 km
2016	Megi	Category 3	161 km
2016	Nepartak	Category 1	283 km
2015	Dujuan	Category 4	85 km
2015	Soudelor	Category 3	100 km
2014	Matmo	Category 2	68 km
2013	Fitow	Category 1	211 km
2013	Trami	Category 1	14 km
2013	Soulik	Category 1	59 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	—	—	77 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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