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Weather & Climate in Waishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waishan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 263 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 75.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 1,007.1 sq mi (2,608.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3209°N, 118.4725°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China | M4.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 39 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 38 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 40 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
60 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 266 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 216 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 156 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 258 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 26 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 147 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 135 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 183 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 8 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 69 mph | 116 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 121 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 69 mph | 166 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 2 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 219 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 118 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.