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Weather & Climate in Longyan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 7,346.6 sq mi (19,027.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0749°N, 117.0178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 150 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | - | 260 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 119 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 198 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 60 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 63 mph | 141 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 263 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 291 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 269 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 211 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 169 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 200 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 63 mph | 202 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 63 mph | 135 km |
| 2005 | Sanvu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 254 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 118 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 | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Longyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.3").