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Weather & Climate in Ru’ao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ru’ao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 67.0 sq mi (173.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3595°N, 120.9166°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 104 mph | 31 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 3 | 98 mph | 145 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 144 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 115 mph | 253 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 5 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2002 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 1 | — | 246 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 219 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 75 mph | 86 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 66 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 3 | 92 mph | 172 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 | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Ru’ao has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (1.7").