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Weather & Climate in Caoyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caoyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0327°N, 117.3330°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 287 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 114 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 207 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 87 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 96 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 250 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 230 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 267 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 271 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 243 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 63 mph | 216 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 211 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 283 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 2005 | Haitang | Category 1 | 63 mph | 299 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 183 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 2 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2001 | Toraji | Category 1 | 40 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).