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Weather & Climate in Qitao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qitao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 273 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3,019.8 sq mi (7,821.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1667°N, 119.8500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 20, 2012 | 22 km W of Xinghua, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 18 km SSE of Hede, China | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 36 km N of Qinnan, China | M4.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Hede, China | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 77 km E of Xinpu, China | M4.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 82 km NE of Dongkan, China | M4.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 27 km ENE of Hede, China | M3.6 | 75 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 57 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 190 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Qitao has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.8").