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Yakoucun, China

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3,660 Population 321/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Yakoucun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates24.6719°N, 118.6372°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 17, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 38 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 110 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 112 km
Aug 17, 2019 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M4.3 137 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 116 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 103 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 100 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 102 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 84 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 77 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 79 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 83 km
Dec 23, 1992 66 km WNW of Yuanlin, Taiwan M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

67 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Danas (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 206 km
2025 Podul Category 1 142 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 139 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 288 km
2024 Gaemi Category 2 146 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 297 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 186 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 26 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 108 km
2018 Maria Category 2 198 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 230 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 48 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 214 km
2016 Megi Category 3 134 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 59 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 78 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 260 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 108 km
2013 Trami Category 1 150 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 193 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 61 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest

Yakoucun has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.9").

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