Hunan, China

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16 ft Elevation 5 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Hunan 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 Average	67.9°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	1,618.8 sq mi (4,192.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	25.9714°N, 119.6457°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"

64% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.

Feb 18, 1992	70 km SE of Jiangkou, China	M4.5	106 km
Mar 6, 2008	6 km ENE of Meipu, China	M4.5	75 km
Aug 5, 1999	54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China	M4.1	142 km
Sep 3, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	102 km
Oct 29, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	100 km
Aug 22, 2013	34 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	102 km
Mar 6, 2008	15 km SW of Shuikou, China	M4.1	106 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	128 km
Apr 21, 1996	10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China	M3.5	95 km
Oct 15, 1997	36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China	M3.3	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Podul	Category 1	298 km
2025	Danas	Category 1	256 km
2024	Gaemi	Category 4	103 km
2024	Kong-rey	Category 2	167 km
2023	Doksuri	Category 2	145 km
2021	Chanthu	Category 3	276 km
2020	Mekkhala	Category 1	278 km
2020	Hagupit	Category 1	222 km
2019	Lekima	Category 3	289 km
2019	Mitag	Category 2	280 km
2018	Maria	Category 2	66 km
2017	Nesat	Category 2	173 km
2016	Megi	Category 3	188 km
2016	Meranti	Category 3	211 km
2015	Dujuan	Category 4	121 km
2015	Soudelor	Category 3	133 km
2014	Matmo	Category 1	97 km
2013	Fitow	Category 1	177 km
2013	Trami	Category 1	31 km
2013	Soulik	Category 1	36 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	—	—	109 km

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

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