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Weather & Climate in Nancun, China

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

Nancun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area198.7 sq mi (514.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.0141°N, 113.3893°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.4"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 146 km 9 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 148 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 135 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 57 km 33 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 146 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 148 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 147 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 96 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 101 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 177 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 158 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 136 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 113 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 98 mph 148 km
2023 Talim Category 1 69 mph 290 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 81 mph 298 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 81 mph 199 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 86 mph 144 km
2017 Hato Category 3 86 mph 104 km
2017 Khanun Category 2 81 mph 270 km
2016 Haima Category 1 69 mph 204 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 95 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 299 km
2013 Usagi Category 2 92 mph 124 km
2013 Utor Category 2 81 mph 213 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 92 mph 128 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 75 mph 167 km
2009 Molave Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in Wettest
July 85°F (29°C) 9.6 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in Driest

Nancun has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.4").

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