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Sansha, China

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135 ft Elevation 41 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Sansha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area284.0 sq mi (735.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.9242°N, 120.2088°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.4"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 6, 2008.

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 146 km
Feb 8, 2006 26 km WNW of Kunyang, China M4.3 93 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 2 203 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 1 270 km
2023 Doksuri Category 1 248 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 252 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 122 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 183 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 204 km
2018 Maria Category 2 59 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 236 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 268 km
2016 Megi Category 1 293 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 241 km
2015 Soudelor Category 1 250 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 212 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 79 km
2013 Trami Category 1 125 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 116 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 293 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 3 133 km
2008 Jangmi Category 2 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 8.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in Driest

Sansha has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (1.7").

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