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Weather & Climate in Waitun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waitun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 696.0 sq mi (1,802.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3347°N, 118.9881°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kunyang, China | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
43 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 | 268 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 1 | 58 mph | 215 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 105 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 275 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 1 | 63 mph | 234 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 256 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 192 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 2 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 4 | 109 mph | 87 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 3 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 1 | 58 mph | 282 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 115 mph | 41 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 2005 | Talim | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Waitun has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (1.6").