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Weather & Climate in Huangshi, China

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

Huangshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 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 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area23.8 sq mi (61.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.3779°N, 119.0724°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 122 km 10 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 137 km 18 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 96 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 73 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 43 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 40 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 40 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 84 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1997 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 150 km 33 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 111 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 127 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 33 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 227 km
2025 Podul Category 1 222 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 86 mph 98 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 86 mph 135 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 246 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 71 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 191 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 114 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 92 mph 192 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 126 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 146 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 75 mph 260 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 42 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 72 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 61 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 75 mph 264 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 110 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 64 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 92 mph 210 km
2010 Megi Category 1 69 mph 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 142 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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