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Weather & Climate in Sanrao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanrao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 268 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 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9851°N, 116.8224°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 24 km ESE of Haimen, China | M3.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 133 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 283 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 212 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 115 mph | 241 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 254 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 202 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 92 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 98 mph | 150 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 227 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 250 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 63 mph | 216 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 142 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 75 mph | 212 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 3 | 86 mph | 136 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 73 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 204 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 66 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Sanrao has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.2").