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Weather & Climate in Putuoshan, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Putuoshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates29.9866°N, 122.3805°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 6 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

38 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 86 mph 80 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 104 mph 244 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 12 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 98 mph 108 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 86 mph 239 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 98 mph 266 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 81 mph 283 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 104 mph 275 km
2019 Lekima Category 3 104 mph 180 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 81 mph 155 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 3 98 mph 23 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 75 mph 121 km
2011 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 221 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 86 mph 274 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 92 mph 157 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 81 mph 234 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 92 mph 220 km
2004 Megi Category 1 75 mph 283 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 98 mph 166 km
2000 Saomai Category 2 81 mph 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 AOSHAN Meteorological 3.0 m - 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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