Penghua, China

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2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Penghua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	70.2°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,156 ft (657 m)
Area	1,007.1 sq mi (2,608.4 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	25.1949°N, 118.1942°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"

82% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

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	108 km
Mar 6, 2008	6 km ENE of Meipu, China	M4.5	138 km
Nov 26, 1992	110 km SW of Sanming, China	M4.1	134 km
Mar 6, 2008	15 km SW of Shuikou, China	M4.1	128 km
Aug 22, 2013	34 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	69 km
Sep 3, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	68 km
Oct 29, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	70 km
Aug 5, 1999	54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China	M4.1	139 km
Mar 2, 1992	10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China	M3.9	115 km
Jun 3, 1991	64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan	M3.9	146 km
Jul 4, 2008	39 km SW of Huangtian, China	M3.5	108 km
Oct 15, 1997	36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China	M3.3	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Danas	Category 2	279 km
2025	Podul	Category 1	209 km
2024	Kong-rey	Category 2	198 km
2024	Gaemi	Category 1	182 km
2023	Haikui	Category 2	258 km
2023	Doksuri	Category 2	36 km
2020	Mekkhala	Category 1	121 km
2018	Maria	Category 2	156 km
2017	Nesat	Category 1	275 km
2016	Meranti	Category 4	48 km
2016	Nepartak	Category 3	288 km
2016	Megi	Category 2	199 km
2015	Dujuan	Category 3	24 km
2015	Soudelor	Category 2	129 km
2014	Matmo	Category 1	142 km
2013	Trami	Category 1	152 km
2013	Soulik	Category 1	197 km
2010	Megi	Category 2	201 km
2010	Fanapi	Category 2	177 km
2010	Meranti	Category 1	117 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	—	—	81 km
1604	SOUTH CHINA SEA	Earthquake	—	—	133 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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