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Taiping, China

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197 ft Elevation 60 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Taiping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area10,146.6 sq mi (26,279.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.4457°N, 118.4187°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.9"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 59 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 30 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 99 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 102 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 101 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 75 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 33 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 2 218 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 1 268 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 106 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 260 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 300 km
2018 Maria Category 2 28 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 161 km
2016 Megi Category 2 281 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 127 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 208 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 191 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 264 km
2013 Trami Category 1 144 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 169 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 242 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 2 257 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 255 km
2007 Wipha Category 4 197 km
2007 Krosa Category 2 226 km
2007 Sepat Category 2 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 7.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 10.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 11.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in Driest

Taiping has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and December the driest (1.5").

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