Nanling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 733.2 sq mi (1,898.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7709°N, 119.4961°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
62.3"
64% above US avg
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Mar 6, 2008 |
6 km ENE of Meipu, China |
M4.5 |
74 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 |
70 km SE of Jiangkou, China |
M4.5 |
86 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
102 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
81 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
80 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
79 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 |
54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China |
M4.1 |
118 km |
| Mar 23, 1991 |
64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan |
M3.6 |
149 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 |
51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan |
M3.6 |
136 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
120 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
101 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 |
36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China |
M3.3 |
73 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
66 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Danas (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Podul |
Category 1 |
273 km |
| 2025 |
Danas |
Category 1 |
242 km |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 4 |
90 km |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 3 |
150 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
124 km |
| 2023 |
Haikui |
Category 1 |
286 km |
| 2021 |
Chanthu |
Category 3 |
289 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
252 km |
| 2020 |
Hagupit |
Category 1 |
247 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
80 km |
| 2017 |
Nesat |
Category 2 |
171 km |
| 2016 |
Megi |
Category 3 |
169 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 3 |
185 km |
| 2016 |
Nepartak |
Category 1 |
290 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
95 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 3 |
108 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
75 km |
| 2013 |
Fitow |
Category 1 |
203 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
13 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
52 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year |
Location |
Cause |
Max Wave |
Deaths |
Distance |
| 1604 |
SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Earthquake |
- |
- |
86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.