Zhenghu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 10,146.6 sq mi (26,279.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3614°N, 118.0218°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
65.2"
72% above US avg
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Mar 6, 2008 |
6 km ENE of Meipu, China |
M4.5 |
94 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 |
110 km SW of Sanming, China |
M4.1 |
148 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
63 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
110 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
113 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
113 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 |
44 km W of Nanping, China |
M3.9 |
49 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
42 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
89 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 1 |
287 km |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 1 |
243 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
100 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
243 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
32 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 3 |
136 km |
| 2016 |
Megi |
Category 2 |
297 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 2 |
124 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 2 |
222 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
211 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
174 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
204 km |
| 2010 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
242 km |
| 2008 |
Fung-wong |
Category 2 |
279 km |
| 2008 |
Sinlaku |
Category 1 |
292 km |
| 2007 |
Wipha |
Category 3 |
231 km |
| 2007 |
Krosa |
Category 2 |
262 km |
| 2007 |
Sepat |
Category 2 |
199 km |
| 2006 |
Saomai |
Category 4 |
153 km |
| 2005 |
Haitang |
Category 2 |
248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)