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Weather & Climate in Chimen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 263 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 67.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 10,146.6 sq mi (26,279.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5455°N, 118.4478°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 62 km | 35 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 36 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 46 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
45 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 224 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 276 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 117 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 271 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 25 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 172 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 289 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 216 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 198 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | — | 258 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 149 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 69 mph | 171 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 252 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 2 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 69 mph | 255 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 4 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 63 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).