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Mapingcun, China

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3,590 Population 212/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Mapingcun 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

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.9 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates24.6878°N, 118.5558°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: M4.3 on Aug 17, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 42 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 118 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 119 km
Aug 17, 2019 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M4.3 139 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 119 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 102 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 100 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 101 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 92 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 73 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 82 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

66 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Danas (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 213 km
2025 Podul Category 1 145 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 148 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 294 km
2024 Gaemi Category 2 153 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 299 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 191 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 24 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 102 km
2018 Maria Category 2 198 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 238 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 46 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 221 km
2016 Megi Category 2 143 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 65 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 86 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 258 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 115 km
2013 Trami Category 1 154 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 198 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 54 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 101 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

Mapingcun 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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