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Weather & Climate in Wanchong, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wanchong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area118.9 sq mi (308.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates18.8486°N, 109.3171°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jun 5, 1995 122 km NW of Sanya, China M4.4 75 km 10 km
May 17, 1999 Hainan, China M4.2 122 km 33 km
Feb 25, 1996 49 km WNW of Lincheng, China M4.1 128 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

67 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Matmo Category 2 250 km
2025 Kajiki Category 2 104 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 243 km
2025 Wutip Category 1 163 km
2024 Yagi Category 4 121 mph 153 km
2023 Talim Category 1 69 mph 276 km
2021 Rai Category 1 81 mph 250 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 75 mph 248 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 170 km
2017 Khanun Category 1 58 mph 293 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 69 mph 64 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 98 mph 285 km
2014 Rammasun Category 5 104 mph 191 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 86 mph 191 km
2013 Wutip Category 3 75 mph 195 km
2013 Haiyan Category 2 86 mph 90 km
2013 Rumbia Category 1 58 mph 233 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 98 mph 156 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 75 mph 258 km
2011 Nesat Category 1 75 mph 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hainan Volcanic Field (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hainan Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 196 m (643 ft) 1933 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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