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Jinjiang, China

Full City Profile

1,416,151 Population 4,928/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Jinjiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area287.4 sq mi (744.3 km²)
Population Density4,928/sq mi
Coordinates24.8198°N, 118.5742°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 1, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 55 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 123 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 113 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 133 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 87 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 85 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 86 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 91 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 86 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 96 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 150 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 80 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 Danas Category 2 223 km
2025 Podul Category 1 160 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 148 km
2024 Gaemi Category 2 147 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 203 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 9 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 112 km
2018 Maria Category 2 184 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 235 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 58 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 231 km
2016 Megi Category 2 146 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 56 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 83 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 273 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 108 km
2013 Trami Category 1 142 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 187 km
2012 Tembin Category 4 258 km
2011 Nanmadol Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 63 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest

Jinjiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.9").

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