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Tantou, China

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197 ft Elevation 60 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Tantou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.1117°N, 121.1187°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.60"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 209 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 136 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 231 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 286 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 157 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 31 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 120 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 3 132 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 235 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 117 km
2007 Wipha Category 4 201 km
2006 Saomai Category 5 229 km
2005 Khanun Category 4 38 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 132 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 99 km
2004 Nock-ten Category 1 296 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 290 km
2002 Sinlaku Category 1 214 km
2001 Chebi Category 2 229 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 AOSHAN Meteorological 3.0 m 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in Driest

Tantou has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.6").

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