Putian, China

Full City Profile

3,210,714 Population
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Putian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates25.4394°N, 119.0103°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

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 M4.9 127 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 146 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 88 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 82 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 99 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 34 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 31 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 31 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 93 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 102 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 119 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 236 km
2025 Podul Category 1 228 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 106 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 144 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 254 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 72 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 191 km
2018 Maria Category 2 107 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 199 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 124 km
2016 Megi Category 3 155 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 268 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 50 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 81 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 70 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 264 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 112 km
2013 Trami Category 1 66 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 216 km
2010 Megi Category 1 249 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 - - 143 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake - - 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest

Putian has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.0").

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