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Weather & Climate in Licheng, China

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

Licheng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area623.5 sq mi (1,614.8 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates23.2955°N, 113.8247°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 93 km 9 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 100 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 94 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 80 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 98 km 33 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 92 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 94 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 93 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 133 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 99 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 125 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 134 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 220 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 209 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 178 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 144 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 98 mph 177 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 81 mph 252 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 86 mph 192 km
2017 Hato Category 3 86 mph 154 km
2016 Haima Category 1 81 mph 175 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 86 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 259 km
2013 Usagi Category 2 92 mph 86 km
2013 Utor Category 2 81 mph 266 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 92 mph 178 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 75 mph 210 km
2009 Molave Category 1 75 mph 249 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 275 km
2006 Chanchu Category 3 92 mph 298 km
2003 Dujuan Category 3 81 mph 78 km
2001 Yutu Category 2 63 mph 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 9.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 9.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest

Licheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.3").

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