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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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°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 1,490 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0526°N, 117.8687°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 | 110 km | 35 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 81 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
45 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 275 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 239 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 75 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 207 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 69 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 99 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 99 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 203 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 178 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 214 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 295 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 275 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 216 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 1 | 63 mph | 270 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 69 mph | 180 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 191 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).