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Weather & Climate in Xiantang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiantang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 270 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 80.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.8252°N, 114.7678°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 31 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 248 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 115 mph | 203 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 157 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 148 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 194 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 93 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 269 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 2005 | Sanvu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 273 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 81 mph | 136 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 114 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 1 | — | 255 km |
| 1999 | Maggie | Category 2 | 52 mph | 125 km |
| 1999 | Sam | Category 1 | 63 mph | 157 km |
| 1999 | York | Category 1 | 63 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Xiantang has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (1.3").