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Weather & Climate in Xiuyu, China

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

Xiuyu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 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 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1,594.9 sq mi (4,130.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.2555°N, 119.0345°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 127 km 18 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 109 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 70 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 120 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 50 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 46 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 47 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 75 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 148 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1991 64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 147 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1997 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 150 km 33 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 120 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 140 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 28 km 33 km
Dec 23, 1992 66 km WNW of Yuanlin, Taiwan M3.2 149 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 220 km
2025 Podul Category 1 208 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 86 mph 99 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 86 mph 129 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 233 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 59 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 179 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 127 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 92 mph 192 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 98 mph 116 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 138 km
2016 Nepartak Category 2 86 mph 249 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 29 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 63 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 81 mph 60 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 75 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 121 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 75 mph 276 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 92 mph 196 km
2010 Megi Category 1 69 mph 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 130 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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