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Weather & Climate in Wuxian, China

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

Wuxian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 291 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 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates24.7431°N, 118.1616°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 70 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 137 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 110 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 109 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 110 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 132 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 64 km 28 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 102 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 121 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

61 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 243 km
2025 Podul Category 1 163 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 63 mph 188 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 69 mph 190 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 63 mph 219 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 48 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 76 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 207 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 277 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 104 mph 18 km
2016 Nepartak Category 3 86 mph 254 km
2016 Megi Category 2 86 mph 183 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 66 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 125 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 254 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 69 mph 150 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 98 mph 295 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 180 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 69 mph 225 km
2012 Tembin Category 3 75 mph 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 32 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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