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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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 284.2 sq mi (735.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2182°N, 116.2833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 217 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 266 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 137 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 1 | 63 mph | 235 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 1 | 58 mph | 252 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 52 mph | 271 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 257 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 4 | 75 mph | 110 km |
| 1999 | Dan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 219 km |
| 1996 | Gloria | Category 1 | 63 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Herb | Category 1 | 69 mph | 152 km |
| 1994 | Tim | Category 2 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 1990 | Percy | Category 1 | 69 mph | 281 km |
| 1990 | Dot | Category 1 | 63 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Pingshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (1.6").