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Weather & Climate in Xiaochi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiaochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 262 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 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 7,346.6 sq mi (19,027.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1443°N, 116.8854°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 38 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 133 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 72 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 63 mph | 153 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 267 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 273 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 225 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 180 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 215 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 217 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 63 mph | 151 km |
| 2005 | Sanvu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 263 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 133 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 | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Xiaochi has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (1.3").