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Weather & Climate in Wangtan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wangtan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 3,196.6 sq mi (8,279.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7868°N, 120.6718°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 162 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 33 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 3 | 98 mph | 170 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 186 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 92 mph | 14 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 165 km |
| 2002 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 75 mph | 122 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 84 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 2 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 2 | 86 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | AOSHAN | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Wangtan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (1.7").