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Weather & Climate in Qianping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qianping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,510 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (765 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8454°N, 117.8639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 117 km | 35 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 91 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 97 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
46 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 262 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 230 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 58 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 184 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 90 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 77 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 81 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 193 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 175 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 214 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 272 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 252 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 196 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 1 | 63 mph | 258 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 69 mph | 163 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Qianping has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.3").