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Weather & Climate in Xiwei, China

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

Xiwei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area10,146.6 sq mi (26,279.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.1898°N, 118.3743°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 58 km 35 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 28 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 75 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 78 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 77 km 14 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 87 km 35 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 4 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 64 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 148 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 63 mph 249 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 69 mph 203 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 77 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 52 mph 231 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 49 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 291 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 81 mph 135 km
2016 Megi Category 2 86 mph 260 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 99 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 186 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 69 mph 173 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 276 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 69 mph 166 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 134 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 69 mph 289 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 215 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 2 81 mph 240 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 69 mph 254 km
2007 Wipha Category 4 86 mph 222 km
2007 Sepat Category 3 75 mph 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in Driest

Xiwei has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.5").

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