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Weather & Climate in Jieshan, China

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

Jieshan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 293 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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.2226°N, 118.8540°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

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 M4.9 100 km 10 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 133 km 18 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 113 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 86 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 118 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 44 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 41 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 42 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 84 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 139 km 28 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 141 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 114 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 143 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 44 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 230 km
2025 Podul Category 1 203 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 86 mph 141 km
2024 Gaemi Category 3 75 mph 116 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 234 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 44 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 163 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 133 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 92 mph 209 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 98 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 147 km
2016 Nepartak Category 2 86 mph 253 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 35 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 72 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 76 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 92 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 137 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 75 mph 292 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 92 mph 192 km
2010 Megi Category 1 69 mph 220 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 115 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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