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Weather & Climate in Sankou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 58.4 sq mi (151.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2593°N, 118.2137°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 19, 2011 | 15 km NNE of Anqing, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 27 km NW of Chizhou, China | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 2 | 69 mph | 245 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 1 | 58 mph | 274 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 1 | 46 mph | 232 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 2 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 1 | 63 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Sankou has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.6").