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Weather & Climate in Futian, China

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

Futian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 264 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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.2647°N, 117.6132°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 76 km 33 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 117 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 118 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 119 km 14 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 132 km 28 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 125 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 240 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 63 mph 255 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 69 mph 241 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 63 mph 299 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 74 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 119 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 160 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 7 km
2016 Megi Category 1 75 mph 255 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 75 mph 79 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 187 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 294 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 58 mph 201 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 205 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 63 mph 250 km
2010 Megi Category 1 69 mph 211 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 69 mph 186 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 161 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 69 mph 275 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 1 63 mph 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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