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Weather & Climate in Qiling, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 7,346.6 sq mi (19,027.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6756°N, 116.8877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 136 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 241 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 98 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 93 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | — | 291 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 63 mph | 168 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 217 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 278 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 296 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 130 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 198 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 250 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 214 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 133 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 135 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Qiling has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.3").