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Weather & Climate in Wenchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wenchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 506.7 sq mi (1,312.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7818°N, 119.2014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 281 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 139 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 226 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 245 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 69 mph | 145 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 46 mph | 257 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 2 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 1985 | Jeff | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Wenchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.6").