Weather & Climate in Tancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tancheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 614.8 sq mi (1,592.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6152°N, 118.3380°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Sep 20, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China | M5.1 | 40 km | 18 km |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 35 km ESE of Suzhou, China | M3.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 190 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | 42,578 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in |
Tancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").