Waishan, China

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840 ft Elevation 256 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Waishan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	840 ft (256 m)
Area	1,007.1 sq mi (2,608.4 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	25.3209°N, 118.4725°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.5"

99% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.

Feb 25, 1995	27 km S of Kerencun, China	M4.9	112 km
Mar 6, 2008	6 km ENE of Meipu, China	M4.5	112 km
Feb 18, 1992	70 km SE of Jiangkou, China	M4.5	126 km
Mar 6, 2008	15 km SW of Shuikou, China	M4.1	107 km
Aug 22, 2013	34 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	39 km
Sep 3, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	38 km
Oct 29, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	40 km
Aug 5, 1999	54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China	M4.1	121 km
Mar 2, 1992	10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China	M3.9	133 km
Jul 4, 2008	39 km SW of Huangtian, China	M3.5	93 km
Apr 21, 1996	10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China	M3.5	139 km
Oct 15, 1997	36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China	M3.3	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Danas	Category 2	266 km
2025	Podul	Category 1	216 km
2024	Kong-rey	Category 3	179 km
2024	Gaemi	Category 2	156 km
2023	Haikui	Category 2	258 km
2023	Doksuri	Category 2	26 km
2020	Mekkhala	Category 1	147 km
2018	Maria	Category 2	135 km
2017	Nesat	Category 1	249 km
2016	Meranti	Category 4	75 km
2016	Megi	Category 2	183 km
2016	Nepartak	Category 1	282 km
2015	Dujuan	Category 3	8 km
2015	Soudelor	Category 2	110 km
2014	Matmo	Category 1	116 km
2013	Trami	Category 1	121 km
2013	Soulik	Category 1	166 km
2010	Fanapi	Category 2	193 km
2010	Megi	Category 1	219 km
2010	Meranti	Category 1	118 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1917	SOUTH CHINA SEA	Earthquake	—	—	103 km
1604	SOUTH CHINA SEA	Earthquake	—	—	109 km

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

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