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Weather & Climate in China, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
China has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 593.5 sq mi (1,537.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3333°N, 128.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
832 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Mar 2, 2014 | 109 km NW of Nago, Japan | M6.5 | 119 km | 119 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 15 km SE of Naze, Japan | M6.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 91 km E of Nago, Japan | M6.1 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 153 km N of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 94 km | 27 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan | M6.0 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 82 km NW of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 115 km | 83 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 32 km | 43 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan | M5.9 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 146 km N of Nago, Japan | M5.8 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.8 | 13 km | 42 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 13 km W of Nago, Japan | M5.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.7 | 24 km | 42 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 79 km SE of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 143 km WSW of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1995 | 139 km W of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.7 | 15 km | 38 km |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 90 km E of Nago, Japan | M5.6 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 153 km S of Naze, Japan | M5.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1995 | 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.6 | 22 km | 47 km |
| Jun 3, 1992 | 139 km WSW of Naze, Japan | M5.6 | 96 km | 56 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
99 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 4 | 109 mph | 221 km |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 4 | 109 mph | 232 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 4 | 121 mph | 209 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 4 | 115 mph | 195 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 4 | 109 mph | 245 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 2019 | Neoguri | Category 1 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 2019 | Tapah | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 3 | 98 mph | 221 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 54 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 69 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
| 2017 | Saola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 31 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 5 | 132 mph | 223 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 267 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 3 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 131 km |
| 2015 | Halola | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1664 | TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 70 km |
| Yokoate-jima | Stratovolcano(es) | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 1835 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
China has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (4.3").