Sanxi, China

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397 ft Elevation 121 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Sanxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	397 ft (121 m)
Area	1,313.3 sq mi (3,401.5 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	26.1138°N, 118.8131°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.8"

86% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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	19 km
Feb 18, 1992	70 km SE of Jiangkou, China	M4.5	150 km
Mar 6, 2008	15 km SW of Shuikou, China	M4.1	24 km
Aug 22, 2013	34 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	59 km
Sep 3, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	61 km
Oct 29, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	60 km
Mar 13, 2007	44 km W of Nanping, China	M3.9	127 km
Jul 4, 2008	39 km SW of Huangtian, China	M3.5	44 km
Apr 21, 1996	10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China	M3.5	45 km
Oct 15, 1997	36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China	M3.3	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Gaemi	Category 3	164 km
2024	Kong-rey	Category 2	216 km
2023	Doksuri	Category 2	85 km
2020	Mekkhala	Category 1	241 km
2020	Hagupit	Category 1	284 km
2018	Maria	Category 2	43 km
2017	Nesat	Category 1	249 km
2016	Megi	Category 3	229 km
2016	Meranti	Category 3	159 km
2015	Dujuan	Category 3	100 km
2015	Soudelor	Category 3	158 km
2014	Matmo	Category 1	138 km
2013	Trami	Category 1	91 km
2013	Soulik	Category 1	121 km
2013	Fitow	Category 1	239 km
2010	Fanapi	Category 3	286 km
2010	Meranti	Category 1	202 km
2008	Jangmi	Category 3	260 km
2008	Sinlaku	Category 2	210 km
2008	Fung-wong	Category 2	204 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	—	—	142 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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