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Weather & Climate in Wu’an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wu’an enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 265 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 74.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4,972.9 sq mi (12,879.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6039°N, 117.7454°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 61 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 260 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 172 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 228 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 237 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 92 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 45 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 104 mph | 34 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 2 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 102 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 227 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 195 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 223 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 269 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 3 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 136 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 135 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Wu’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (1.0").