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Potan, China

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328 ft Elevation 100 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Potan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area933.8 sq mi (2,418.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates28.7436°N, 120.5357°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2006.

Feb 8, 2006 26 km WNW of Kunyang, China M4.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 269 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 201 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 275 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 129 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 47 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 163 km
2018 Maria Category 2 264 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 3 200 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 199 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 173 km
2007 Wipha Category 4 133 km
2006 Saomai Category 5 180 km
2005 Khanun Category 4 81 km
2005 Matsa Category 2 133 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 52 km
2002 Sinlaku Category 1 172 km
2001 Chebi Category 2 169 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 266 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 138 km
1997 Amber Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest

Potan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.6").

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