Linzhai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 1,648.3 sq mi (4,269.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.2880°N, 115.0702°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
74.5"
96% above US avg
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.
| Aug 4, 1992 |
55 km NW of Hepo, China |
M4.6 |
68 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
76 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
72 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
75 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
89 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
86 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
76 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
75 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
77 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
51 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Saola (2023).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
254 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
267 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
200 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
275 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
208 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
208 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
151 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
249 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
241 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
224 km |
| 2005 |
Sanvu |
Category 1 |
273 km |
| 2004 |
Aere |
Category 1 |
298 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
192 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
168 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 2 |
199 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 2 |
171 km |
| 1999 |
Dan |
Category 2 |
297 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
256 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
217 km |
| 1998 |
Babs |
Category 1 |
292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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