Qitao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0526°N, 117.8687°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
63.9"
68% above US avg
Earthquake History
9 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 |
110 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 |
110 km SW of Sanming, China |
M4.1 |
116 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
81 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
99 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
102 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
102 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 |
44 km W of Nanping, China |
M3.9 |
74 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
52 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
115 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
45 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 2 |
275 km |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 1 |
239 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
75 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
207 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
69 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 3 |
99 km |
| 2016 |
Megi |
Category 1 |
282 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 2 |
99 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 2 |
208 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
203 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
178 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
214 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 1 |
295 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
275 km |
| 2010 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
216 km |
| 2008 |
Fung-wong |
Category 1 |
270 km |
| 2007 |
Wipha |
Category 3 |
266 km |
| 2007 |
Krosa |
Category 2 |
274 km |
| 2007 |
Sepat |
Category 2 |
180 km |
| 2006 |
Saomai |
Category 4 |
191 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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