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Weather & Climate in Lihu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lihu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 264 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 76.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 625.5 sq mi (1,620.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3604°N, 116.0407°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 24 km ESE of Haimen, China | M3.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 271 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 282 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 245 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 155 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 204 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 122 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 151 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 68 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 85 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 141 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 294 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 247 km |
| 2008 | Nuri | Category 1 | 69 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 119 km |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Lihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (1.3").