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Weather & Climate in Tangkou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tangkou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Area | 696.0 sq mi (1,802.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9542°N, 119.0128°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 81 km | 35 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 51 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 229 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | — | 290 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 1 | 58 mph | 177 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 279 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 62 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 2 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 63 mph | 194 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 214 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 197 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 151 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 296 km |
| 2008 | Jangmi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 2 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 1 | 63 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 4 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 4 | 109 mph | 116 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Tangkou has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (1.6").