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Weather & Climate in Pingtan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingtan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 263 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 81.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 73.2 sq mi (189.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0500°N, 114.5833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 93 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 218 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 247 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 161 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 115 mph | 117 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 158 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 200 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 96 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 64 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 178 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 6 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 294 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 277 km |
| 2008 | Nuri | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Pingtan has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.3") and December the driest (1.2").