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Lingchuan, China

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72 ft Elevation 22 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Lingchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,594.9 sq mi (4,130.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.2961°N, 118.9616°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 110 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 134 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 104 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 78 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 113 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 41 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 38 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 39 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 83 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 112 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 135 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 36 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 2 228 km
2025 Podul Category 1 212 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 107 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 137 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 239 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 57 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 176 km
2018 Maria Category 2 124 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 200 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 112 km
2016 Megi Category 3 146 km
2016 Nepartak Category 2 256 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 36 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 71 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 68 km
2013 Trami Category 1 78 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 124 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 278 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 200 km
2010 Megi Category 1 232 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 128 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest

Lingchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.1").

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