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Weather & Climate in Potan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 933.8 sq mi (2,418.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7436°N, 120.5357°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 8, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kunyang, China | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 104 mph | 47 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 3 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 173 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 180 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 81 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 133 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 52 km |
| 2002 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 2 | 46 mph | 169 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 75 mph | 138 km |
| 1997 | Amber | Category 1 | 46 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Potan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.6").