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Houyu, China

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5,180 Population 3/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Houyu 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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1,618.8 sq mi (4,192.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates26.0596°N, 119.5350°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.46"

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 61 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 117 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 92 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 97 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 97 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 96 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 116 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 80 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 1 269 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 116 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 180 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 138 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 288 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 277 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 225 km
2019 Lekima Category 3 292 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 287 km
2018 Maria Category 2 58 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 188 km
2016 Megi Category 3 199 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 208 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 126 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 141 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 107 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 179 km
2013 Trami Category 1 41 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 50 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 292 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 118 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
February 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Houyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and November the driest (1.5").

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