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Weather & Climate in Ruilin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruilin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 284.2 sq mi (735.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1675°N, 115.8418°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 288 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 1 | 75 mph | 179 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 1 | 58 mph | 288 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 58 mph | 285 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 3 | 52 mph | 129 km |
| 1999 | Dan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Gloria | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 1996 | Herb | Category 1 | 69 mph | 196 km |
| 1994 | Tim | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 1991 | Amy | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 km |
| 1990 | Percy | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 km |
| 1990 | Dot | Category 1 | 58 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Ruilin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.5").