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Sanshan, China

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102 ft Elevation 31 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Sanshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area733.2 sq mi (1,898.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.5348°N, 119.5168°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 14, 2015.

May 11, 2015 55 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.6 139 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 143 km
May 11, 2015 49 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.5 145 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 96 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 60 km
May 1, 2015 53 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.3 142 km
Jun 16, 2000 22 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M4.2 145 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 120 km
May 14, 2015 53 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.1 143 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 92 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 78 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 79 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 81 km
May 7, 2015 47 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.0 147 km
May 18, 1998 34 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.7 134 km
Mar 23, 1991 64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 127 km
Mar 20, 1991 57 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 136 km
Nov 5, 1997 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 118 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 124 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 217 km
2025 Podul Category 1 248 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 69 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 125 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 260 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 116 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 282 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 236 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 259 km
2018 Maria Category 2 105 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 156 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 173 km
2016 Megi Category 3 143 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 264 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 73 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 83 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 49 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 220 km
2013 Trami Category 1 20 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 63 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 56°F (14°C) 5.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in Driest

Sanshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.2").

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