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Weather & Climate in Potou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 267 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 98.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 5,120.7 sq mi (13,262.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2684°N, 110.4355°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Dec 31, 1994 | 77 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 60 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 44 km WSW of Yangjiang, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 68 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1995 | 63 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 3 | — | 91 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | — | 49 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 232 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2025 | Wutip | Category 1 | — | 176 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 143 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 2 | 69 mph | 189 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 16 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 64 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 75 mph | 116 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 2 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 1 | 58 mph | 95 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 1 | 69 mph | 258 km |
| 2015 | Mujigae | Category 4 | 98 mph | 8 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 5 | 104 mph | 99 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 108 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 119 km |
| 2013 | Rumbia | Category 1 | 58 mph | 147 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 3 | 69 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hainan Volcanic Field (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hainan Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 196 m (643 ft) | 1933 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Potou has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.0").