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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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 266 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 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 | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 779.5 sq mi (2,018.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1833°N, 119.4833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 36 km N of Qinnan, China | M4.3 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Hede, China | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 77 km E of Xinpu, China | M4.1 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 82 km NE of Dongkan, China | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 27 km ENE of Hede, China | M3.6 | 106 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 | 88 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 224 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 42,578 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 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) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Sankou has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.7").