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Weather & Climate in Lantian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lantian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 265 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 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1344°N, 117.8736°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 110 km | 28 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
57 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 295 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 215 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 226 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 214 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 271 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 59 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 105 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 166 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 29 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 56 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 288 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 174 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 184 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 230 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 193 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 132 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.