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Weather & Climate in Chendai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chendai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 272 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.7947°N, 117.4013°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 24 km ESE of Haimen, China | M3.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
61 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 227 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 149 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 115 mph | 293 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 275 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 224 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 54 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 104 mph | 116 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 259 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | — | 260 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 268 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 196 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 132 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 263 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 167 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 171 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 39 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.