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Weather & Climate in Yakoucun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yakoucun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6719°N, 118.6372°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2013 | 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan | M4.6 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 103 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 |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 77 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Dec 23, 1992 | 66 km WNW of Yuanlin, Taiwan | M3.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
67 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 206 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 142 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 2 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 146 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 297 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 75 mph | 186 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 26 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 108 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 198 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 104 mph | 48 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 59 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 78 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 260 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 2 | 69 mph | 108 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 150 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 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 | — | — | 61 km |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Yakoucun has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.9").