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Weather & Climate in Xinhua, China

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

Xinhua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 103.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area2,798.8 sq mi (7,248.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.3812°N, 113.2074°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.1"
171% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 140 km 9 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 143 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 140 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 134 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 41 km 33 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 141 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 142 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 146 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 52 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 146 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 208 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 187 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 176 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 157 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 98 mph 191 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 81 mph 224 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 86 mph 176 km
2017 Hato Category 3 86 mph 135 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 134 km
2016 Haima Category 1 69 mph 236 km
2013 Usagi Category 2 92 mph 149 km
2013 Utor Category 2 75 mph 234 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 92 mph 150 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 75 mph 197 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 261 km
2006 Prapiroon Category 1 75 mph 273 km
2003 Dujuan Category 2 69 mph 100 km
2003 Imbudo Category 2 75 mph 287 km
2001 Yutu Category 2 63 mph 253 km
2001 Utor Category 1 58 mph 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in Driest

Xinhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.4").

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