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Weather & Climate in Hunan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hunan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,618.8 sq mi (4,192.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.9714°N, 119.6457°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 18, 1992 | 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 99 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 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 1 | — | 256 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 103 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 167 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 145 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 276 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 278 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 66 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 121 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 133 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 69 mph | 97 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 31 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 92 mph | 36 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 | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.