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Weather & Climate in Taishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taishan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1,268.3 sq mi (3,284.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.2514°N, 112.7799°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 16, 2004 | 44 km WSW of Yangjiang, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 108 km SSE of Yangjiang, China | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China | M4.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
62 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 75 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | — | 258 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 54 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 66 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 51 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 104 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 185 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 94 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 43 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 14 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 86 mph | 174 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 261 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 58 mph | 151 km |
| 2015 | Mujigae | Category 4 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Krosa | Category 3 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 108 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2013 | Rumbia | Category 1 | 58 mph | 296 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Taishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (1.3").