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Weather & Climate in Matou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1251°N, 114.3202°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 31 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 273 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 236 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 207 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 170 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 250 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 128 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 58 mph | 155 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 1999 | York | Category 1 | 63 mph | 213 km |
| 1999 | Sam | Category 1 | 63 mph | 173 km |
| 1999 | Maggie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 163 km |
| 1997 | Victor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 1995 | Kent | Category 3 | 92 mph | 124 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Matou has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.4").