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Weather & Climate in Xiping, China

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

Xiping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 265 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 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.0251°N, 117.9400°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.30"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 108 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 117 km 33 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 100 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 100 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 102 km 14 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 97 km 28 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 141 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 133 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 135 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 281 km
2025 Podul Category 1 201 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 63 mph 216 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 69 mph 208 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 63 mph 257 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 64 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 95 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 177 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 299 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 104 mph 26 km
2016 Nepartak Category 2 86 mph 291 km
2016 Megi Category 1 75 mph 214 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 75 mph 56 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 149 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 277 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 58 mph 167 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 183 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 63 mph 229 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 75 mph 285 km
2010 Megi Category 2 69 mph 181 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 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
February 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in Driest

Xiping has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (1.0").

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