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Weather & Climate in Shuikou, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shuikou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area1,313.3 sq mi (3,401.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates26.3836°N, 118.7303°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.18"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 28 km 35 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 15 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 88 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 90 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 89 km 14 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 106 km 35 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 43 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 22 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 149 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 3 69 mph 191 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 1 63 mph 245 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 107 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 52 mph 264 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 81 mph 277 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 37 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 273 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 260 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 81 mph 174 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 125 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 189 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 58 mph 167 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 236 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 115 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 138 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 232 km
2008 Jangmi Category 2 98 mph 280 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 2 75 mph 223 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 2 75 mph 232 km
2008 Kalmaegi Category 2 63 mph 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 9.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 11.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 6.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in Driest

Shuikou has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (1.5").

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