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Xiamen, China
Full City Profile
4,617,251
Population
7,037/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Xiamen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 656.1 sq mi (1,699.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4798°N, 118.0819°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 141 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 1 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Xiamen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.0").