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Weather & Climate in Paitan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 623.5 sq mi (1,614.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4862°N, 113.7712°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China | M4.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 239 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 223 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 196 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 165 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 199 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 108 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 191 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 101 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 291 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 2001 | Yutu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 286 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Paitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.4").