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Weather & Climate in Meihu, China

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

Meihu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,238 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,238 ft (682 m)
Area66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.6147°N, 118.0800°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 111 km 35 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 119 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 92 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 64 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 66 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 66 km 14 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 127 km 35 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 67 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 129 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 131 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 257 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 63 mph 230 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 69 mph 201 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 26 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 52 mph 162 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 110 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 295 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 67 km
2016 Megi Category 2 86 mph 235 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 75 mph 48 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 161 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 69 mph 163 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 153 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 69 mph 195 km
2010 Megi Category 1 58 mph 246 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 75 mph 224 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 163 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 2 75 mph 227 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 63 mph 284 km
2007 Wipha Category 3 86 mph 290 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.
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