Yaotian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 623.5 sq mi (1,614.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9831°N, 113.8261°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
83.1"
119% above US avg
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
66 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
63 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
64 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
74 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 |
4 km NNW of Sanshui, China |
M4.2 |
131 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
69 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
69 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
81 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
120 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 |
13 km N of Qingyuan, China |
M4.0 |
82 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Ragasa |
Category 3 |
293 km |
| 2025 |
Tapah |
Category 1 |
273 km |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
251 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
221 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
254 km |
| 2018 |
Mangkhut |
Category 1 |
261 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
220 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
223 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
159 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
285 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 2 |
135 km |
| 2012 |
Vicente |
Category 4 |
242 km |
| 2009 |
Koppu |
Category 1 |
283 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
291 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 3 |
154 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
165 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
188 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
155 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 1 |
168 km |
| 1997 |
Victor |
Category 1 |
189 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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