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Weather & Climate in Sanzhen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanzhen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 273 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 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 6,125.3 sq mi (15,864.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5915°N, 116.1281°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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 292 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 165 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 247 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 58 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 1 | 63 mph | 242 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 200 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 170 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 272 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 298 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 1 | 58 mph | 291 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 1 | 52 mph | 210 km |
| 2005 | Sanvu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 227 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Sanzhen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.2").