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Matou, China

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154 ft Elevation 47 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Matou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area1,007.1 sq mi (2,608.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.1924°N, 118.3632°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.0"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.00"

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 M4.9 101 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 130 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 134 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 123 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 57 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 56 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 58 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 124 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 117 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 141 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 107 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 266 km
2025 Podul Category 1 204 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 182 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 165 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 250 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 35 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 129 km
2018 Maria Category 2 153 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 258 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 57 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 277 km
2016 Megi Category 2 184 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 13 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 113 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 125 km
2013 Trami Category 1 136 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 182 km
2012 Tembin Category 1 299 km
2010 Megi Category 2 203 km
2010 Fanapi Category 2 178 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 85 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
February 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in Driest

Matou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.0").

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