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Weather & Climate in Taiping, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taiping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°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 62.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 414.4 sq mi (1,073.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3688°N, 121.3617°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 8, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kunyang, China | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 148 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 190 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 79 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 109 mph | 9 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 2 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 4 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 109 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 63 mph | 278 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 4 | 109 mph | 155 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 153 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 48 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 47 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 19 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Taiping has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.7").