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Weather & Climate in Jiatou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiatou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,844 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 1,313.3 sq mi (3,401.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0369°N, 118.6079°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 41 km | 35 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 26 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 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
53 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 221 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 174 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 67 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 224 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 64 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 137 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 85 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 159 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 69 mph | 144 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | — | 261 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 106 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 300 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 194 km |
| 2008 | Jangmi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 211 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.