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Weather & Climate in Xianghu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xianghu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 264 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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4207°N, 117.6288°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
47 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 254 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 260 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 241 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 68 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 136 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 143 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 98 mph | 25 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 79 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 201 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 200 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 244 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 228 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 172 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 1 | 63 mph | 262 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 69 mph | 154 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Xianghu has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.2").