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Weather & Climate in Jiangkou, China

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

Jiangkou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density1,249/sq mi
Coordinates25.4869°N, 119.1983°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 138 km 10 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 144 km 18 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 86 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 71 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 103 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 50 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 48 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 47 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 91 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1991 64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 147 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1997 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 143 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 M3.5 117 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 39 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 229 km
2025 Podul Category 1 236 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 86 mph 91 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 86 mph 136 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 256 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 89 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 208 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 81 mph 289 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 102 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 92 mph 183 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 143 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 150 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 75 mph 267 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 115 mph 55 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 79 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 59 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 75 mph 246 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 93 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 47 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 92 mph 223 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
April 65°F (19°C) 5.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 80°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
November 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest

Jiangkou has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.0").

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