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Weather & Climate in Meizhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meizhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 272 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.8086°N, 117.3133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 17, 2019 | 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 24 km ESE of Haimen, China | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 90 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
60 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 235 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 158 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 283 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 241 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 157 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 233 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 59 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 123 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 252 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 265 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 199 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 130 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 271 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 165 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 3 | 86 mph | 83 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 36 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Meizhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (1.3").