Tong’an 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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.8328°N, 118.7557°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
70.8"
86% above US avg
Earthquake History
11 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 |
49 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 |
70 km SE of Jiangkou, China |
M4.5 |
130 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
50 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
27 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
29 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
28 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 |
54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China |
M4.1 |
144 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 |
44 km W of Nanping, China |
M3.9 |
142 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
52 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
76 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 |
36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China |
M3.3 |
93 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Danas (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Podul |
Category 1 |
271 km |
| 2025 |
Danas |
Category 1 |
287 km |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 3 |
149 km |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 2 |
194 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
59 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
210 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
72 km |
| 2017 |
Nesat |
Category 1 |
239 km |
| 2016 |
Megi |
Category 3 |
206 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 3 |
136 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 3 |
69 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 3 |
132 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
118 km |
| 2013 |
Fitow |
Category 1 |
258 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
125 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
86 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 3 |
255 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 1 |
281 km |
| 2010 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
171 km |
| 2008 |
Jangmi |
Category 2 |
255 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 |
- |
- |
119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.