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Weather & Climate in Chengtou, China

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

Chengtou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area733.2 sq mi (1,898.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.7007°N, 119.5146°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 81 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 78 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 108 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 81 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 80 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 79 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 111 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 34 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.7 145 km 33 km
Mar 23, 1991 64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 142 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1997 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 129 km 33 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 124 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 108 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 66 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 234 km
2025 Podul Category 1 266 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 104 mph 83 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 86 mph 142 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 124 km
2023 Haikui Category 1 52 mph 278 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 115 mph 285 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 52 mph 248 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 81 mph 250 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 88 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 92 mph 165 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 182 km
2016 Megi Category 3 98 mph 161 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 75 mph 282 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 115 mph 88 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 101 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 67 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 75 mph 207 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 9 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 92 mph 53 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 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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