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Weather & Climate in Wuzhishan, China

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

Wuzhishan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area436.6 sq mi (1,130.8 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates18.7823°N, 109.5013°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

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 95 km 10 km
May 17, 1999 Hainan, China M4.2 101 km 33 km
Feb 25, 1996 49 km WNW of Lincheng, China M4.1 138 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Matmo Category 2 247 km
2025 Kajiki Category 2 100 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 247 km
2025 Wutip Category 1 174 km
2024 Yagi Category 4 121 mph 154 km
2023 Talim Category 1 69 mph 281 km
2021 Rai Category 1 81 mph 232 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 75 mph 249 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 171 km
2017 Khanun Category 1 58 mph 286 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 69 mph 48 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 98 mph 283 km
2014 Rammasun Category 5 104 mph 188 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 86 mph 194 km
2013 Wutip Category 3 75 mph 195 km
2013 Haiyan Category 2 86 mph 107 km
2013 Nari Category 1 81 mph 298 km
2013 Rumbia Category 1 58 mph 223 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 98 mph 156 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 75 mph 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hainan Volcanic Field (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hainan Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 196 m (643 ft) 1933 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
July 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in

Wuzhishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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