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Meizhou, China

Full City Profile

992,351 Population 162/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Meizhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area6,125.3 sq mi (15,864.6 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates24.2886°N, 116.1177°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 1999.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 86 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 57 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 125 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 290 km
2023 Saola Category 4 258 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 299 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 258 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 161 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 181 km
2016 Haima Category 1 216 km
2016 Nida Category 1 244 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 256 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 167 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 181 km
2012 Tembin Category 1 276 km
2010 Megi Category 2 215 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 151 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 272 km
2009 Molave Category 1 221 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 279 km
2007 Sepat Category 1 297 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 133 km
2005 Longwang Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
May 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest

Meizhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.1").

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