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Weather & Climate in Luocheng, China

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

Luocheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 293 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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.0323°N, 118.7950°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.90"

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 78 km 10 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 121 km 18 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 134 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 89 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 139 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 63 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 60 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 61 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 77 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 118 km 28 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 120 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 132 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 50 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 220 km
2025 Podul Category 1 182 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 98 mph 135 km
2024 Gaemi Category 3 75 mph 122 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 216 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 25 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 144 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 155 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 213 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 104 mph 84 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 104 mph 238 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 138 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 31 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 66 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 81 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 155 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 110 km
2012 Tembin Category 4 86 mph 282 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 92 mph 170 km
2010 Megi Category 2 69 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 96 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest

Luocheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (0.9").

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