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Quanzhou, China

Full City Profile

1,469,157 Population 337/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Quanzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4,357.8 sq mi (11,286.6 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates24.9139°N, 118.5858°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 1, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 65 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 128 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 111 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 144 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 77 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 75 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 76 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 92 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 96 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 106 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 139 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 230 km
2025 Podul Category 1 170 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 150 km
2024 Gaemi Category 2 144 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 212 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 2 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 120 km
2018 Maria Category 2 173 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 233 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 60 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 239 km
2016 Megi Category 2 149 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 47 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 83 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 283 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 104 km
2013 Trami Category 1 134 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 179 km
2012 Tembin Category 4 268 km
2010 Megi Category 2 179 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 71 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 93 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
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest

Quanzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.9").

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