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Zhangzhou, China

Full City Profile

589,831 Population 119/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Zhangzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4,972.9 sq mi (12,879.7 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates24.5133°N, 117.6556°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 1, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 107 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 148 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 133 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 60 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 260 km
2025 Podul Category 1 170 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 237 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 246 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 293 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 238 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 105 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 35 km
2018 Maria Category 2 238 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 47 km
2016 Nepartak Category 2 280 km
2016 Megi Category 1 229 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 115 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 179 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 216 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 207 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 251 km
2013 Trami Category 1 236 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 282 km
2012 Tembin Category 3 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 122 km
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 43 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 Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Driest

Zhangzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (1.0").

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