Sanming, China

Full City Profile

2,486,450 Population
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Sanming enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates26.2486°N, 117.6186°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.75"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

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 M4.5 134 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 111 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 102 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 132 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 135 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 135 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 52 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 77 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

36 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 1 271 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 108 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 228 km
2018 Maria Category 2 62 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 117 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 131 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 241 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 236 km
2013 Trami Category 1 207 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 241 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 295 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 247 km
2007 Wipha Category 2 269 km
2007 Sepat Category 2 213 km
2006 Saomai Category 4 179 km
2005 Longwang Category 2 203 km
2005 Haitang Category 1 279 km
2005 Talim Category 1 288 km
2004 Aere Category 2 194 km
2002 Sinlaku Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 10.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Driest

Sanming has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.5").

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