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Weather & Climate in Pingshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°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 3,445 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,445 ft (1,050 m) |
| Area | 66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5928°N, 117.8928°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
45 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 261 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 245 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 42 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 116 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 98 mph | 53 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 60 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 180 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 172 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 214 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 244 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 170 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 1 | 63 mph | 243 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 69 mph | 142 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 237 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 | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Pingshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.3").