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Longyan, China

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1,025,087 Population 140/sq mi density
1,043 ft Elevation 318 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Longyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area7,346.6 sq mi (19,027.7 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates25.0749°N, 117.0178°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Nov 26, 1992.

Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 48 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 260 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 137 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 119 km
2018 Maria Category 2 198 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 60 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 141 km
2015 Soudelor Category 1 242 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 263 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 260 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 291 km
2013 Trami Category 1 269 km
2010 Megi Category 2 211 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 169 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 200 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 280 km
2007 Sepat Category 2 202 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 175 km
2005 Longwang Category 2 135 km
2005 Sanvu Category 1 254 km
2004 Aere Category 1 118 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 7.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 9.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in Driest

Longyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.3").

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