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Lingtou, China

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380 Population 0/sq mi density
1,424 ft Elevation 434 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Lingtou 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

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area4,730.0 sq mi (12,250.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.1889°N, 119.2725°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

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 32 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 137 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 64 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 87 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 86 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 89 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 51 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 1 293 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 141 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 202 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 124 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 272 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 239 km
2018 Maria Category 2 29 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 217 km
2016 Megi Category 3 219 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 200 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 132 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 155 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 125 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 194 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 80 km
2013 Trami Category 1 64 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 215 km
2008 Jangmi Category 3 222 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 2 166 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 2 185 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 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
February 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 6.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 10.9 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in Driest

Lingtou has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.5").

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