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Tanjiang, China

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14,664 Population 2/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Tanjiang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area6,125.3 sq mi (15,864.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.0982°N, 116.5216°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 12, 1995.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 113 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 79 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 245 km
2023 Saola Category 4 247 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 270 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 228 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 120 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 164 km
2016 Haima Category 1 217 km
2016 Nida Category 1 246 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 232 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 146 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 172 km
2012 Tembin Category 1 239 km
2010 Megi Category 2 169 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 105 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 232 km
2009 Molave Category 1 207 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 233 km
2007 Sepat Category 1 263 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 89 km
2005 Longwang Category 2 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 96 km
1640 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
February 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 62°F (16°C) 4.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in Driest

Tanjiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.2").

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