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Weather & Climate in Kerencun, China

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

Kerencun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area27.7 sq mi (71.6 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates24.5821°N, 118.6605°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 28 km 10 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 104 km 18 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 113 km 33 km
Aug 17, 2019 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M4.3 127 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 106 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 113 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 110 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 111 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 83 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 72 km 28 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 69 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 88 km 33 km
Dec 23, 1992 66 km WNW of Yuanlin, Taiwan M3.2 141 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

68 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 197 km
2025 Podul Category 1 132 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 86 mph 136 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 98 mph 278 km
2024 Gaemi Category 2 69 mph 147 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 104 mph 287 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 176 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 36 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 106 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 207 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 229 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 104 mph 41 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 86 mph 205 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 129 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 64 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 79 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 251 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 111 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 156 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 199 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 60 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
November 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Kerencun has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (0.9").

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