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Weather & Climate in Aoqian, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aoqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area733.2 sq mi (1,898.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.4652°N, 119.8439°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Aug 31, 2012 11 km S of Hsinchu, Taiwan M4.8 141 km 16 km
Apr 20, 1992 30 km N of Taichung, Taiwan M4.8 145 km 16 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 137 km 18 km
May 11, 2015 55 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.6 113 km 16 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 123 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 53 km 33 km
May 1, 1992 38 km SSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M4.5 144 km 33 km
May 11, 2015 49 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.5 120 km 5 km
Jul 20, 1991 30 km SW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M4.3 130 km 33 km
May 1, 2015 53 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.3 116 km 11 km
Jun 16, 2000 22 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M4.2 113 km 33 km
May 14, 2015 53 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.1 116 km 5 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 111 km 14 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 112 km 13 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 114 km 15 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 92 km 10 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 150 km 35 km
May 7, 2015 47 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan M4.0 122 km 14 km
Jan 16, 2000 15 km SSE of Hsinchu, Taiwan M4.0 147 km 33 km
May 20, 1991 8 km WSW of Taoyuan City, Taiwan M3.9 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

75 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 197 km
2025 Podul Category 1 252 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 104 mph 44 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 86 mph 109 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 252 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 140 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 115 mph 249 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 81 mph 237 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 258 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 86 mph 275 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 107 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 92 mph 124 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 195 km
2016 Megi Category 3 98 mph 130 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 104 mph 287 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 75 mph 252 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 115 mph 91 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 104 mph 86 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 47 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 75 mph 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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